Quang Binh Quan

Quang Binh Quan

Another section can be found in the center of Dong Hoi Town, marked by Quang Binh Quan, one of the three gates built along the Truong Sa rampart. Being one of architectures inside Dao Duy Tu rampart, Quang Binh Quan situated on the centre of the rampart system. In 1631, Quang Binh Quan was constructed following an unique military architecture. It was both a rampart and art architecture. The place is reliable location for historians and military experts afterwards.

Now on Tran Phu Street, the gate was first strengthened with stones in 1825 by King Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). It was repaired again in 1961 but was almost completely destroyed by U.S. bombs during the Vietnam – American War.

In 1994, the Quang Binh Quan section, which is 8.4 meters long and two meters high, was restored and recognized as a national relic.

Coming to the rampart, tourists should take a trek to Nhat Le Lighthouse to take in the panoramic view of the Nhat Le River, witnessing the riverside life of locals and fishermen.

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