A memorial house dedicated to General Vo Nguyen Giap has become a familiar destination for compatriots and soldiers across the country to express their respect and gratitude for the talented general of the country, the excellent student of President Ho Chi Minh and the eldest brother of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Located 40km south of Dong Hoi City, it is a small house in An Xa village by the Kien Giang river in Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.

The idyllic three-compartment wooden house is located by Kien Giang river in An Xa village, Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district.

General Vo Nguyen Giap was born at and had many childhood memories at the house.

Kien Giang river is only a few dozen metres from the memorial house dedicated to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

The wooden gate with thatched roof and fence full of beautiful ornamental plants at the memorial house

The idyllic cottage

The walkway paved with large clean stones.

In the garden of the memorial house, pomegranate trees bear ripe berries in summer.

Many portraits and other items dedicated to General Vo Nguyen Giap are on display at the memorial house.

Source: Nhan Dan

Legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap

General Vo Nguyen Giap (1911-2013) was a loyal revolutionary soldier, an excellent and close disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, and the “eldest brother” of the Vietnam People’s Army.