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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.
Tam Giang Lagoon
70.99km from The Rockpile
Tam Giang Lagoon is the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia with a total surface area of 22,000 hectares. All big rivers in the area such as Perfume River, O Lau River, and Bo River pour into Tam Giang Lagoon before going to the East Sea. This destination is a famous tourist attraction because of its pristine beauty and romantic landscapes.
Citadel Dong Hoi
79.7km from The Rockpile
Dong Hoi citadel held an important position in many historical periods of Vietnam in general and in Quang Binh in particular. It is a complex of high fences and towers, forming a fortress that protected the kings and the capital of the Nguyen dynasty in Hue.
Tam Toa Church
80.95km from The Rockpile
Tam Toa is an old Catholic Church built in the 19th century. It was once a central part of the Dong Hoi town but after a fatal bombing during the Vietnam War, only the church façade and the bell remains behind a wrought iron gate. The Church stands as a testimony to Vietnamese strength and attracts a large number of history buffs and war relic enthusiasts every year.
Thien Mu Pagoda
82.3km from The Rockpile
The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady in Hue is the most important buildings for Vietnamese people in the country. This 7 story pagoda lies on the banks of Perfume River. It was officially built in 1601 under Nguyen Hoang Lord reign – the first Nguyen Lord in Southern Vietnam.
Bau Tro Lake
82.68km from The Rockpile
Bau Tro - A freshwater lake adjacent to Nhat Le beach. Bau Tro is the name of a freshwater lake located in the middle of coastal sand dunes, in the northeast of Dong Hoi town. Its bank is also an archeological site where the primitive people have resided around the lake in ancient times.
Imperial City
84.73km from The Rockpile
The Imperial City at Hue is the best-preserved remnant of a vast citadel and royal palace complex that once existed on the site before the Vietnam war. Nowadays the city has been declared a UNESCO site and the remaining buildings haveac been restored.
Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities
85.03km from The Rockpile
The Huế Museum of Royal Fine Arts is a museum dedicated to Vietnam's imperial past and arts of that era.
Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
85.26km from The Rockpile
The Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc who reigned from 1848 until his death in 1883. The tomb site and its buildings are relatively well-preserved despite the ravages of war and time.
Dieu De Temple
85.28km from The Rockpile
Diệu Đế Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in the central city of Huế in Vietnam. It is named for the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, which are called Tứ Diệu Đế in Vietnamese.
Hon Chen
85.61km from The Rockpile
Hon Chen Temple located on Ngoc Tran Mountain, Thua Thien Hue Province, is one of the most reputable relics attracting tourists to experience historical value here. Hon Chen Temple is not only a historical and religious monument but also a scenic spot with a unique cultural attraction.
Bao Quoc Temple
85.64km from The Rockpile
The temple is located on a small hill called Hàm Long in the historic city of Huế in central Vietnam. From the historic point of view, Bao Quoc Temple was considered as the three national pagodas of the city during the time of the Nguyễn Dynasty.
Tomb Of Dong Khanh
85.72km from The Rockpile
Dong Khanh’s Tomb is located on the land of Cu Si hamlet, now Thuong Hai village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue City. The tomb area’s design was almost influenced by Western-style, from its architectural peculiarities or decorative models to the building materials. The complex includes an area displaying royal furniture and calligraphy.
Từ Hiếu Pagoda
85.73km from The Rockpile
Tu Hieu is located among the immense pine forest belongs to the range of Duong Xuan mountain, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city. The Pagoda remains its ancient atmosphere and architecture. Thus, you can learn a lot about Buddhism in Vietnam in the old days.
Trang Tien Bridge
85.81km from The Rockpile
Trang Tien Bridge is undoubtedly the most well-known bridge in the city of Hue, Vietnam. This connects the Phu Hoa district and the Phu Hoi district across the famous Huong River, which sometimes can also be called the “Perfume” river in English.
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The Rockpile
Cam Tuyền, Cam Lộ District, Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam
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.