Discovering historical "Red Addresses" in Vietnam: A meaningful journey back to the source

Learn about the "Red Addresses" - revolutionary historical sites in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. An emotional and meaningful journey back to the source.

Discovering historical "Red Addresses" in Vietnam: A meaningful journey back to the source

The great history of the Vietnamese people has recorded many glorious victories, creating a heroic heritage that we are forever proud of. Through long resistance wars, many places have become symbols of patriotism, indomitable will and national solidarity. Those places are called “red addresses” – sacred revolutionary historical sites, carrying within them the heroic stories of our ancestors.

What is red address?

"Red Address" is a term used to refer to historical locations associated with events, characters, or revolutionary movements, resistance against foreign invaders in Vietnamese history. These are places that have been ranked as national or city-level monuments by the State, or have been recognized by the People's Committees of provinces and cities as revolutionary and resistance sites.

These red addresses not only have material value but also preserve the indomitable spirit, love for the homeland, and deep gratitude for the great sacrifices of previous generations. Preserving and conserving red addresses is to demonstrate the morality of "remembering the source of drinking water" and the spirit of "repaying gratitude" of the Vietnamese people.

List of Red Addresses nationwide

List of typical "Red Addresses" in Hanoi

Hanoi – the heart of the country – is not only the political and cultural center but also the place that preserves especially important revolutionary historical marks. Here, hundreds of places have become “red addresses”, associated with events, characters and patriotic movements throughout the periods of struggle to build and defend the country.

These places are not only places that mark glorious victories but also symbols of the indomitable spirit of the army and people of the capital under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. They play an important role in educating the younger generation about revolutionary traditions, and are places for each citizen to remember, be grateful for and be proud of their ancestors.

Below is a typical list of “Red Addresses” in Hanoi – historical relics and revolutionary memorial sites that are recognized and respectfully preserved:

List of typical "Red Addresses" in Hanoi

Bao An Binh Camp
Address: 101 Tran Hung Dao - Once a secret base of operations for revolutionary soldiers during the resistance war.

House No. 16 Le Thai To
Address: No. 16 Le Thai To - Marking the revolutionary activities of patriotic forces in the heart of the capital.

The place where Uncle Ho visited Kieu Mai
Address: Phu Dien Ward, Bac Tu Liem District - One of the places Uncle Ho directly visited, showing his concern for the revolutionary base.

Nhan Dan Newspaper - Old Headquarters
Address: 71 Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District - The Party's mouthpiece, a place that inspires revolutionary will and spirit.

Long Bien Bridge
Address: Long Bien District - Symbol of Hanoi's resilience in the bombs of war, living evidence of history.

Quynh Loi Pagoda, Thanh Quang Pagoda, Linh Thong Pagoda...
Address: Inner city districts - Places that once hid cadres, were refuges for revolutionaries during the period of being hunted down.

Phuong Liet communal house, Van Phuc communal house, Trung Tu communal house...
Address: Scattered throughout the districts - Closely associated with uprising movements and mass activities during the resistance war.

Thong Nhat Match Factory, May 10 Company, Yen Phu Power Plant
Address: Long Bien and Hai Ba Trung districts... - Where the workers' movement developed strongly, contributing material and spiritual resources to the resistance.

Ho Huu Tiep and the wreckage of the B52 plane
Address: Ngoc Ha Village, Ba Dinh – A prominent historical site marking the victory of “Dien Bien Phu in the air” in 1972.

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Area at the Presidential Palace
Address: No. 1 Hoang Hoa Tham - Where Uncle Ho lived and worked, and was also the center of the revolution for many years.

House No. 12 Ngo Quyen
Address: Hoan Kiem District - The place that marks the activities of the Northern Palace and important meetings of the Party in the early period.

Trung Vuong School, Mac Dinh Chi School, University of Technology...
Address: Hoan Kiem, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung districts – The cradles of the patriotic student movement.

Lang Fort, Xuan Tao Fort
Address: Dong Da and Bac Tu Liem Districts – Resilient air defense positions contributed to defeating the US Air Force.

Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Address: Dinh Tien Hoang Ward, Hoan Kiem District - Where many demonstrations and rallies of patriotic Hanoi people took place.

List of "Red Addresses" in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City – the major economic, cultural and political center of the South – is also home to many heroic historical vestiges, associated with the resistance wars against the French and Americans and the urban revolutionary movement. The “red addresses” here are sacred destinations, helping today’s generation better understand the courage, intelligence and indomitable spirit of the people of Saigon – Gia Dinh in the past.

Some typical red addresses in Ho Chi Minh City include:

Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Branch
Address: 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, District 4

Memorial stele for Saigon commandos who died at the Independence Palace
Address: 108 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1

Propaganda Department of Southern Regional Party Committee
Address: 51/10/14 Cao Thang, Ward 3, District 3

National Defense Supporters' Association Printing Office
Address: 122/8 Ngo Gia Tu, Ward 9, District 10

Fire frontline militia historical site
Address: F7/16, Hamlet 6, Vinh Loc A Commune, Binh Chanh District

Center of public struggle of youth during the war against America
Address: No. 4A Pham Ngoc Thach, District 1 (formerly No. 4 Duy Tan)

Weapon bunker of Saigon commandos
Address: 183/4 3/2 Street, Ward 11, District 10

Nga Ba Giong relic
Address: No. 7 Ly Chinh Thang, District 3

Pho Binh - Base of operations of special forces
Address: (address required)

Sac Forest - Can Gio War Zone
Address: Rung Sac Road, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District

These sites not only have great historical significance but are also valuable spiritual assets, contributing to educating the young generation of the city about patriotic traditions.

List of "Red Addresses" in Da Nang City

Da Nang City – a land rich in revolutionary traditions in the Central region – is the place that marked many important events in the resistance war against colonialism and imperialism. The “red addresses” here are vivid evidence of the loyalty and indomitability of the army and people of Da Nang throughout history.

Some highlights include:

Dien Hai Citadel Special National Monument
Address: No. 24 Tran Phu, Thach Thang ward, Hai Chau district

Ho Chi Minh Museum – Military Region 5 Branch
Address: Duy Tan Street, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District

Nai Nam communal house - a typical revolutionary activity site
Address: Hoa Cuong Bac area, Hai Chau district

Mother Nhu Monument and Memorial Area
Address: Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Dong Ward, Thanh Khe District

Revolutionary Base B1 Hong Phuoc - "Base in the hearts of the people"
Address: Hoa Khanh Bac ward, Lien Chieu district, Da Nang city

Viet Quang Bookstore – a place to disseminate revolutionary documents
Address: Bach Dang Street (Da Nang City)

Mr. Cu Tung's School - the base of operations of the resistance forces
Address: No. 52-54 Tran Binh Trong, Hai Chau District

These addresses are places that preserve the heroic memories of the steadfast land of Da Thanh, and are also destinations rich in historical and cultural significance for local people and tourists nationwide.

The significance of preserving and digitizing red addresses

Preserving red addresses is not simply about preserving physical relics, but also a way to inspire the younger generation. This is a place to educate traditions, foster ideals of life and national pride for young people and students.

In particular, in the digital age, the digitization of red addresses through platforms such as VR360 has opened up opportunities for wider access. Young people can visit and learn about history through virtual reality, making history more vivid and closer than ever. At the same time, this activity also contributes to connecting the community, promoting exchange and learning between youth groups and organizations.

“Red addresses” are historical witnesses, reminding us of the sacrifices, losses but also the pride of the Vietnamese people. Learning, preserving and promoting the value of red addresses is the responsibility not only of the State but also of each citizen, especially the young generation. Let’s spread the spirit of patriotism and national pride through each sacred historical site – the “red addresses” that never remain silent in the flow of history.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/kham-pha-cac-dia-chi-do-lich-su-tai-viet-nam-hanh-trinh-ve-nguon-y-nghia-3155590.html