Hien Luong – Ben Hai River Relic Site

Hien Luong – Ben Hai: A Historical Witness The Hien Luong – Ben Hai Special National Relic Site is located along the Ben Hai River, spanning Cua Tung and Ben Hai communes in Quang Tri Province. This site is associated with the period when the country was divided following the 1954 Geneva Accords, during which the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge served as the temporary military demarcation line at the 17th parallel. Regarding its value as a filming location, the site features numerous elements of historical and visual significance, including the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, the Hien Luong Flag Tower, the Aspiration for Reunification Monument, the 17th Parallel Museum, and other related memorial sites. The space, stretching along the river axis, allows for the capture of panoramic shots, cross-river perspectives, bridge-over-water imagery, and architectural details symbolic of the history of national division. With its distinct revolutionary historical value and characteristic spatial layout, this location is suitable for historical films, documentaries, war films, and works exploring themes of war memories, national division, and the aspiration for peace. Information compiled from: PTIT Photo credits: Tuong Vi - VNA, Thanh Dat, Thanh Tung, Nhan Dan Newspaper