Built by French colonial authorities in 1908 in Quang Tri Province, Lao Bao Prison was a notorious detention facility designed to isolate and break Vietnamese political prisoners through brutal conditions. Today, the preserved site remains a special national historical monument that honors the revolutionary resilience of those who fought for Vietnam’s independence.You may also like:
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Must Knows about Lao Bao Prison
– Location: Khe Sanh commune, Quang Tri province, Vietnam
– Name meaning:
– Other name(s): Ta Con Airport (Airfield)
– Opening hours: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM all days
– Ticket price: 50.000 VND per adult
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most important historical sites in the Demilitarized Zone of Vietnam (DMZ)
– Best time(s) to visit:
– Time to spend: 1 hour
– Travel blog:
– Recognition(s): national historic site
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
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Lao Bao Prison on Map
Brief History of Lao Bao Prison
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What to Expect in Lao Bao Prison Today?
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How to Get to Lao Bao Prison
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Guided Tours to Lao Bao Prison
Here are guided tours to Lao Bao Prison:
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Other Places to Visit in Vietnam DMZ
Besides Lao Bao Prison, visitors can go to these places to visit: Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, Quang Tri Citadel, Khe Sanh Combat Base (Ta Con Airfield), The Rockpile, Camp Caroll, Doc Mieu Base, Con Tien Firebase, Lang Vay (Lang Vei) Special Forces Camp, Dakrong Bridge, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Truong Son National Military Cemetary, Headquarters of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (PRG), Our Lady of La Vang Church, Long Hung Church, Bo De School, Lao Bao Prison, Hamburger Hill (A Biah Hill).
Photos, Videos about Lao Bao Prison
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