The Rockpile - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About The Rockpile
The Rockpile (also known as Elliot Combat Base) is a relatively inaccessible location in Thon Khe Tri, Vietnam. It was the important United States Army and Marine Corps observation post and artillery base from 1966 to 1969.
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Firebase Fuller
5.28km from The Rockpile
Firebase Fuller (also known as Dong Ha Mountain or Hill 549) is a former U.S. Marine Corps, Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) firebase in central Vietnam.
Hiền Lương Bridge
32.74km from The Rockpile
Hiền Lương Bridge also known as the Peace Bridge is a bridge over Bến Hải River Quảng Trị Province, Việt Nam. Today it is maintained as a major national monument for the reunification of Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War, and there's also a museum preserving the war remnants.
Quang Tri Citadel
36.1km from The Rockpile
Quang Tri citadel was built in 1809 by the order of King Gia Long. This relic site was severely damaged during the anti-American resistance war in 1972. In the 1990s, the Quang Tri provincial authorities restored the citadel. Nowadays, the citadel becomes a place to educate youths about the nation's revolutionary tradition and its patriotism.
Cua Tung Beach
38.5km from The Rockpile
The curved beach stretches about 1km with smooth sand, gentle slope, and clear blue water. It is located in the coastal district of Vinh Linh in the central province of Quang Tri.
Vinh Moc Tunnels
42.65km from The Rockpile
Vinh Moc is a tunnel complex built during the Vietnam War in the present Quảng Trị province of Vietnam. It was strategically located on the border of North Vietnam and South Vietnam
Chùa Hoằng Phúc
46.74km from The Rockpile
Hoang Phuc Pagoda is one of the oldest places in Quang Binh. According to the tradition, in 1301, the Buddha preached and preached ethics at this temple, so Hoang Phuc Pagoda is very sacred, up to now, Hoang Phuc Pagoda has a long history of over 715 years and is one of the oldest temples in the Central.
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Quảng Trị Province
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Quảng Trị Province is Located in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. It is a famous place in Vietnam where the famous battle of Quảng Trị was occurred.
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