Attractions Near Udon Thani - Ho Chi Minh Historical Park
The Ho Chi Minh Historical Park, located some 10km west of the Udon Thani ring road, first opened it's doors to the public in 2001 yet has remained a relatively unknown attraction. There are two distinct parts to this historical park with a large Vietnamese style building on the left which houses the museum displays and on the right are a number of reconstructed buildings where Ho Chin Minh once lived.
Ho Chin Minh, the father of the modern day Vietnam, travelled all over the world for some 30 years before rising to power in his home country of Vietnam, and spent about 3 years in Thailand from the beginning of 1927 when he first arrived in Bangkok. During his time in Thailand he lived in the small village of Nong Pracham, a little west of Udon Thani city, for 3 months. During that time he taught local children and adults English, Thai and Vietnamese, just 3 of the 28 languages he learned himself.
Ho Chin Minh, the father of the modern day Vietnam, travelled all over the world for some 30 years before rising to power in his home country of Vietnam, and spent about 3 years in Thailand from the beginning of 1927 when he first arrived in Bangkok. During his time in Thailand he lived in the small village of Nong Pracham, a little west of Udon Thani city, for 3 months. During that time he taught local children and adults English, Thai and Vietnamese, just 3 of the 28 languages he learned himself.
Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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The classroom and his accommodation are to the right as you enter the compound, along with an animal pen and a shed where rice was gathered and stored. The museum is on the left which is inside a beautiful Vietnamese style building and offers wheelchair access but to the ground floor only. The museum houses quite a large collection of books about Ho Chi Minh, photographs, portraits, letters and maps. There are several audio visual displays but sadly, as with everything else on display, is mostly in Thai only. All the same the displays are interesting and offer an insight in to the Vietnamese leader. There is a man that works here that has a grasp of English up to a point who is more than happy to guide you round the museum and answer any questions you may have. If you ask questions you may need to reword the question to help him understand what you are asking.
Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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Ho Chi Minh Historical Park Udon Thani
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The lighting is good inside the museum and the displays, although perhaps a little sparse, are tidy, clean and easy to access. Unless you can read Thai, you can probably see everything in under 30 minutes but as highlighted above you may ask questions and you could quite easily find a good hour or more passes before you know it.
There is modern toilet facilities on site, also with wheelchair access and the garden and grounds on the site are well maintained and clean. Access to all areas is free and is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm every day of the week. Free wi-fi is also available.
There is modern toilet facilities on site, also with wheelchair access and the garden and grounds on the site are well maintained and clean. Access to all areas is free and is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm every day of the week. Free wi-fi is also available.
How To Get To Ho Chi Minh Historical Park
From Udon Thani western ring road, head westbound on route 2263, through to Nong Pracham. You will see a large dark blue signpost on the left, adjacent to a wat. Follow the signs to the park which is on your left hand side and lined with the Asian national flags.
GPS Co-ordinates 17.403662, 102.689652
GPS Co-ordinates 17.403662, 102.689652
