Winning Ham Rong trophy

Referring to Thanh Hoa, everyone knows Ham Rong, a place that has gone down in history as a dazzling golden page during the war against the US to save the nation. Ham Rong is also known as a scenic area with an amazing natural landscape with rivers, mountains, caves … attracting visitors from all over the world.

Ham Rong Bridge has become a symbol of brave, mighty and heroic courage of the people of Thanh. Ham Rong won the victory forever More than 56 years ago, on April 3, 1965, the US Air Force mobilized a powerful force to destroy the Ham Rong Bridge in order to cut off the arterial path of aid from the North to the Southern battlefield. Under the leadership of the Party, Thanh Hoa militia in general, Ham Rong militia in particular has steadfastly fought back the eternal attacks on the US imperialism. The first 16 US planes bombed Thanh Hoa, but less than an hour later, the fire brigade north of Ham Rong Bridge shot down the reconnaissance plane when it was about 3km from the Cao Xuyen bridge. This was the first aircraft of the American enemy that was shot down by the Ham Rong militia, opening the victory history page of Ham Rong. According to recorded documents, around 13:00 on April 3, the US imperialist attack on the Ham Rong area began. Modern jets of all kinds: F105, F8, RF101 … beat Ham Rong bridge continuously for 2 hours and 36 minutes. On the first day, the US mobilized 102 planes and 360 aircraft and launched 14 attacks, but still failed to carry out its intention to destroy Ham Rong Bridge. Ngoc Mountain is located independently south of Ham Rong Bridge. Statistics show that, in just 2 days, April 3, 1965, the US Air Force used 174 aircraft, 454 times the plane was dropped in Thanh Hoa province with 627 bombs, 58 bombs. slow explosion (bombs from 500kg – 1 ton) with hundreds of missiles, rockets in key areas of Thanh Hoa. Particularly in the Rong – Nam Ngan area, the US Air Force jumped 85 times, bombarded 80 times, threw 350 bombs, shot 149 bullets. After 2 days of fierce fighting, Thanh Hoa army and people shot down 47 American aircraft, captured many American pilots, protected Ham Rong global safety, made American public opinion tumultuous, friends loved justice. and worldwide peace admiration. Despite great failure, but the US imperialism still stubbornly defeats Ham Rong Bridge. During the 2nd American sabotage war (December 26, 1971 to January 15, 1973), the American empire used modern means of warfare from B52 strategic aircraft, to name tornado fire, bomb penetration … massively scattered on Ham Rong. Ngoc Mountain is located independently south of Ham Rong Bridge. Through two destructive wars of the US imperialism, Ham Rong’s army and people alone shot down 117 aircraft, destroyed and captured many American enemies, protected the bridge, ensured smooth traffic, brought the resistance to war. against America to save the country to complete victory. Historical events at that time have put Ham Rong on the golden pages of the war against the US to save the nation. Ham Rong – an attractive place for tourists Ham Rong is developing strongly today, becoming an attractive tourist destination for millions of tourists from all over the world. Because Ham Rong not only went to the gleaming golden pages but this famous place also embraced both the Nui Do and Dong Son cultures. Today, tourist destinations in Ham Rong ward such as Ham Rong eco-tourism area, Ham Rong Square, Truc Lam Zen monastery, temple of Vietnamese Heroic Mother and martyrs, tours “Up and down the Ma River” … is becoming an attractive tourist destination for tourists from all over the world. Ham Rong has a majestic landscape, surrounded by immense pine hills and poetic valley. On the Ham Rong mountain, there are Long Quang caves and Tien Son caves with a unique and interesting beauty. Long Quang cave is also known as Dragon Eye cave, standing from the entrance of the cave, visitors can see the panoramic view of Thanh Hoa city hidden between the identical mountains and the winding Ma river. Dragon Mountain Hamlet. Temple of Vietnamese Heroic Mother and heroic martyrs of Thanh Hoa province also becomes a tourist attraction. Going around the foot of Ham Rong mountain, going up the steep rocky steps of about 30 meters, visitors will come to Tien Son cave. Caves include 3 caves 1, 2 and 3, connected by small up and down paths. The cave is endowed with pristine stalactites such as emperor emperor, fairy fairy, fairy fairy, flying dragon, dancing phoenix, unique shapes such as peach garden, aquarium, heaven gate, fairy well … make visitors feel lost in fairy space. Opposite Ham Rong mountain, on the north bank of Ma river is Ngoc mountain. From a distance, Ham Rong mountain and Jade mountain are like a dragon playing pearl seeds. Located on Canh Tien mountain is the shrine of Vietnamese Heroic Mother and martyrs of Thanh Hoa province, a spiritual destination not to be missed by visitors when coming to Ham Rong place. Ham Rong is also famous for the ancient village of Dong Son, located on the south bank of the Ma River, leaning against the Ham Rong mountain range. Dong Son village is structured in the style of a pure agricultural village, in front is a large field, with a busy river wharf. Three sides of Dong Son ancient village are surrounded by earth hills, rocky mountains interspersed with village gate architecture, traditional communal houses and dozens of old houses with mossy walls lying along the paved and stone roads. zigzag along the mountainside. The tour “up and down the Ma River” is becoming an attractive tourist destination for tourists from all over the world every time they come to Thanh. In order to develop a tourist destination associated with Ham Rong landmark, in March 2020, Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee approved the zoning plan of 1/2000 scale in Ham Rong – Nui Do area in the northwestern green belt of the city. Thanh Hoa. In which, the Ham Rong – Nui Do planning area will be an urban area of ​​a Heritage Park, with the national and international scale and stature aiming to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a historical, archaeological cultural and tourist site of Thanh Hoa city, Thanh Hoa province and the North Central region, including: Complex of scenic heritage, national-level archaeological cultural and historical relics; Thanh Hoa’s eco-historical, cultural and archeological tourist site associates with a tourist route along the Ma River (Sam Son – Ham Rong – Ho Dynasty Citadel). Mr. Le Xuan Lien, Head of Management Board of Ham Rong Relic said: “In recent years, Ham Rong relic has become a red address attracting a lot of tourists from all over the world. The epic song of immortality, has entered the golden history of the nation, which is also known as an amazing natural landscape with a population of rivers, mountains and caves that attract visitors every time you have a chance to visit. visit”.