January
20.6°C ~ 69°F
19 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
Quang Tri Citadel
A battlefield memorial for the 81-day fight over the citadel in 1972.
- Location
- Quang Tri
- Time needed
- 30 – 60 min
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best months
- Feb – Apr, Jul – Aug
Overview
The Quang Tri Citadel was the centre of the 81-day battle in the summer of 1972. Almost nothing of the old walls remains. What you see now is a memorial with a monument, a small museum, and a quiet riverside park beside the Thach Han River. In 2013 the site was designated a special national monument.
Entry is free, and the site is open every day, including Sundays and holidays, from about 7:00 to 17:00. In the evening people also come to burn incense. A guide or an incense offering costs extra, and one source estimates about 350,000 VND per group. A visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Highlights
- See the memorial and monument where the 1972 battle took place
- Visit the small museum
- Burn incense by the Thach Han River
- Combine with the Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daily, about 7:00 – 17:00, including Sundays and holidays. People also visit in the evening for incense. |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free. Incense offering and guide are paid separately (about 350,000 VND per group, estimate). |
| Time needed | 30 – 60 min |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | History lovers |
| Accessibility | Flat |
| Facilities | Limited |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Quang Tri by month.
February
21.3°C ~ 70°F
13 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
March
24.2°C ~ 76°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
April
27.1°C ~ 81°F
11 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.9°C ~ 84°F
18 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
June
30.6°C ~ 87°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
July
29.6°C ~ 85°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
August
29.4°C ~ 85°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
September
27.6°C ~ 82°F
22 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
October
25.3°C ~ 78°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
23.8°C ~ 75°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
December
21.2°C ~ 70°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
How to get there
- From Quang Tri centre
Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, in the town of Quang Tri, about 10 km from Dong Ha. Most visitors come by car or motorbike.
- Quang Tri Citadel
Tips before you go
- Dress respectfully and keep your voice low
- Hire a guide if you want the story of the 81 days
- Visit in the morning, as there is little shade
- Bring water, because the site is hot in summer
Location
Quang Tri town
More attractions in Quang Tri
FAQs
Is the Quang Tri Citadel free?
Yes. The incense offering and a guide cost extra.
What are the opening hours?
About 7:00 to 17:00 every day, including Sundays and holidays.
What happened here?
An 81-day battle in the summer of 1972. The site is now a memorial.