Many Meaningful Experiences At Hoa Lo Prison in Vietnam

Hoa Lo Prison, once a quiet relic in Hanoi, Vietnam, has become a unique attraction and experience for many young people and tourists today.

FORMATION OF HOA LO PRISON

Hoa Lo Prison Gate

At the end of the 19th century, to counteract the growing resistance movements, the French colonialists intensified their repression. By adding police forces, completing the court system, and building a network of prisons. In 1896, on the land of Phu Khanh village, Vinh Xuong commune, Tho Xuong district, the French colonialists built Hoa Lo prison. This was one of the largest prisons in Indochina.

Panoramic model of Hoa Lo Prison

From a pottery village, the French turned Hoa Lo into a place to imprison and exile prisoners. Despite the harsh prison regime, the prison became a school. And it was also a place to popularize revolutionary theories. Many people organized escapes to return to the people and the organization. From 5th August, 1964 to 31st March, 1973, the prison was also used to detain American pilots. During this period, American pilots gave Hoa Lo the humorous name “Hanoi Hilton”.

The historical site of Hoa Lo Prison also attracts many foreign tourists

In 1993, the Government decided to change the purpose of Hoa Lo Prison. The remaining Southeast part was preserved, restored and embellished. It was then ranked as a historical relic of Hanoi. There is a memorial to the patriotic soldiers who heroically sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Many artifacts are on display

EXPERIENCE AT THE RELIC
Not only open to visitors during the day, but it also organizes night tours. Visitors seem to relive the story of the revolutionary soldiers who fought bravely in the dark prison. The relic has attracted the attention and support of many visitors. The unique symbol “dong song” will be stamped on the hand of each visitor. The symbol implies the relationship of those who “shared the same fate” in prison.

Large-scale evening show at Hoa Lo Prison

Coming here, visitors will be amazed by the realistic reenactment of the brutality in the prison. From the brutal torture to the harsh living conditions. The space, the layout of the learning route to the stories of the prisoners on death row, are all arranged reasonably. All create the Hoa Lo Prison that preserves a glorious history in the heart of the capital.

Prisoner Simulator in Prison

The products at the relic are very popular with tourists. Bang leaf cake and Bang milk tea are popular because of the uniqueness of the stories that come with them. Currently, the ticket price to visit Hoa Lo Prison during the day is 50,000 VND. The price of the night tour ticket ranges from 399,000 – 499,000 VND/person. For tourists who want to see a larger reenactment at night, they must book in advance.

La Bang Cake

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