Visiting Uncle Ho's hometown

On the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025), the Kim Lien National Special Historical Relic Site - which preserves special relics about President Ho Chi Minh - welcomed millions of visitors to his birthplace.

The historical site still preserves familiar and simple landscapes and artifacts that vividly portray the homeland rich in traditions and cultural identity of Nghe An province, along with the loving family affection that contributed to shaping the character, morality, and ideology of Ho Chi Minh - the national liberation hero and outstanding cultural figure.

The entire Kim Lien Historical Site covers more than 205 hectares with many historical sites, some of which are located 2 to 10 km apart. These include the Hoang Tru historical site, the maternal birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh; the Lang Sen historical site, the paternal birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh; the tomb of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan, President Ho Chi Minh's mother; and the Chung Son Temple (a temple dedicated to the ancestors of President Ho Chi Minh)... Photo: Hoang Lan

These days, despite the occasional rain in Nghe An province, a large number of people are visiting President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace to remember him and gain a deeper understanding of the land that gave birth to the great leader of the Vietnamese nation. Photo: Hoang Lan

On May 15th, a delegation from the Hanoi Department of Tourism visited President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace. The delegation received an introduction to the historical site. President Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) was born into a patriotic Confucian family in his maternal hometown (Hoang Tru village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province). His father was Nguyen Sinh Sac, and his mother was Hoang Thi Loan. Photo: Hoang Lan

The cluster of historical sites in Uncle Ho's ancestral village - Sen village, Kim Lien commune - includes: the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac (Uncle Ho's father), the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Nham (where Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac and his family lived for a long time, including the main house, side house, and garden); and the Nguyen Sinh family ancestral temple, built on the family's ancestral land, with a wooden structure... Photo: Hoang Lan

The house of Deputy Mandarin Nguyen Sinh Sac includes the following sections: the main house, the side house, the gate, the courtyard, and the garden. Photo: Hoang Lan

Notably, the house still preserves many valuable artifacts, such as two wooden platforms, a bed, a food chest, and a black-painted wooden tray… Photo: Hoang Lan

The two-compartment standing cabinet used to store Uncle Ho's family belongings. Photo: Hoang Lan

The kitchen is simple and unpretentious. Photo: Hoang Lan

The cluster of historical sites in his maternal hometown - Hoang Tru village, Kim Lien commune - includes the following landmarks: The house of President Ho Chi Minh's family in Chua village, where the boy Nguyen Sinh Cung (his childhood name) was born. The house has three rooms, a thatched roof, and walls made of bamboo... Photo: Hoang Lan

Here you can also find historical sites such as the house of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong (Uncle Ho's maternal grandfather); and the ancestral temple of the Hoang Xuan clan. Visitors listen to an introduction to Uncle Ho's maternal hometown. Photo: Hoang Lan.

Familiar items from Uncle Ho's family when he was a child. Photo: Hoang Lan

The loom of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan, mother of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hoang Lan.

From May 15th to 17th, a delegation from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, with the participation of nearly 50 travel agencies, conducted a survey of historical sites, tourist attractions, and accommodation facilities in Nghe An province. During this trip, the delegation visited the Kim Lien National Special Historical Site. Photo: Hoang Lan

Offering incense and visiting Chung Son Temple - the ancestral temple of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hoang Trung

Chung Son Temple comprises 18 sections, with a harmoniously designed architectural space that achieves both the solemnity of a place of worship (with a central layout) and ensures a spacious landscape and a warm, sacred atmosphere. Photo: Hoang Lan

An aerial view of Chung Son Temple. Photo: Nguyen Van Quang.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/ve-tham-que-bac-702490.html