Is there an entrance fee for the Hien Luong - Ben Hai Both Banks Monument?

According to official information from the Management Board of the Hien Luong – Ben Hai Both Banks Relic Site, the relic site currently charges an entrance fee to support the preservation, restoration, and promotion of the special historical and cultural values of this landmark. Charging fees is not only a financial source helping to maintain the landscape, facilities, and display systems, but also contributes to ensuring that traditional educational and historical propaganda activities are implemented effectively and sustainably over time.

Specifically, entrance ticket prices are applied as follows:

• Adults: 50,000 VND/person
• Children: 20,000 VND/person
• Opening hours: From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
• Support contact: If you arrive later than the above time frame, you can contact the Management Board via phone number 0233.3853256 for arrangements.

In addition, certain groups such as veterans, pupils, and students may enjoy ticket fee exemption or reduction policies according to State regulations. To avoid confusion, visitors should buy tickets at the counter before visiting, especially in the Hien Luong Bridge area, where there are signs reminding visitors to purchase tickets.

Charging an entrance fee not only helps maintain and preserve the monument items but also contributes to enhancing the visitor experience. The Hien Luong - Ben Hai Both Banks Relic Site spans an area of about 9 ha, including many important structures such as:

• Hien Luong Bridge: Symbol of the partition between two regions, painted in two colors: blue (North bank) and yellow (South bank).
• Demarcation Flagpole: Where the national flag flies high, representing the aspiration for reunification.
• Exhibition House “17th Parallel and the Aspiration for Reunification”: Preserving 53 precious documents and artifacts about the resistance war against the US.
• “Aspiration for Reunification” Monument Complex: Located on the South bank, recreating the image of mother and child reuniting.
• Historical ferry stations: Such as Tung Luat, Thuong Dong, and Duc Duc ferry stations, marking the river crossings to supply the front line.

These structures require a large budget for preservation, especially as many have degraded after long periods of use. Entrance fees contribute to ensuring the items are restored, maintaining aesthetics and safety for visitors.

The Hien Luong – Ben Hai Both Banks Relic Site currently applies an entrance ticket price of 50,000 VND for adults and 20,000 VND for children. This is a small fee with great significance, contributing to maintaining and preserving one of the nation's most important historical symbols. Beyond its sightseeing value, the relic site also carries profound educational value, helping visitors better understand the period of national partition and the arduous journey of country reunification.

 For a complete experience, you should book a Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River tour with a professional tour guide, door-to-door transportation, and an itinerary connecting to many other historical & cultural destinations such as Vinh Moc Tunnels, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, or Truong Son Cemetery.