Nha Rong Wharf is an iconic historical landmark from where 115 years ago, young patriot Nguyen Tat Thanh embarked on a 30-year journey to find a path to national liberation, paving the way for independence and freedom of Vietnam.
Nha Rong Wharf is an iconic historical landmark from where 115 years ago, young patriot Nguyen Tat Thanh embarked on a 30-year journey to find a path to national liberation, paving the way for independence and freedom of Vietnam.
Situated along the banks of the Saigon River, Nha Rong Wharf is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Giang Son Dong
Looking down at the sun-drenched waters
of the Saigon River from Khanh Hoi Bridge
one afternoon, my eyes wandered toward
Nha Rong Wharf, where time seems to have stood
still in the modern pulse of Ho Chi Minh City.
The
waves lapped against the harbor just as they did
more than a century ago when, on June 5, 1911,
young Nguyen Tat Thanh - under the alias Van
Ba - boarded the French merchant ship Amiral
Latouche-Tréville, starting his quest for national
liberation.
From this riverbank, he traveled through multiple
continents seeking a path to liberate his homeland.
This journey not only transformed the life of a man but
also ushered in a new chapter in Vietnamese history.
Therefore, Nha Rong Wharf is not merely a riverside
landmark, but an enduring symbol of the Vietnamese
people's desire for independence and freedom, and their
unwavering resolve to forge ahead into the future.
The Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Branch, features thematic galleries highlighting the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
Nha Rong Wharf is a prominent destination for foreign tourists to Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
Today, Nha Rong Wharf is home to the Ho Chi Minh
Museum (Ho Chi Minh City Branch) where the life
and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh is
showcased through over 23,000 documents and exhibits,
including more than 4,000 original items and numerous
rare and historically valuable collections.
Joining the stream of visitors, I listened intently
as young curators brought history to life. Every item,
photograph or document plays its part in restoring
President Ho Chi Minh’s journey for national liberation,
his revolutionary activities and devotion to his country.
General Secretary of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith visits the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Branch. Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA
Participants of the Ho Chi Minh City Overseas Vietnamese Youth Summer Camp offer incense to Uncle Ho at Nha Rong Wharf. Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA
To bring history closer to the public, the museum has
digitized the exhibition space, allowing a global audience
to explore more than 15,600 documents and artifacts, and
nearly 2,900 books about President Ho Chi Minh.
Not only a premier cultural attraction, Nha Rong
Wharf is an education hub in Ho Chi Minh City. The site
frequently hosts political events,
history lessons, ceremonies of
the Communist Party and the
Youth Union, and programs
paying tribute to the late
President, fostering love for
the homeland among younger
generations.
The multi-point live broadcast TV program "Ho Chi Minh - The Radiant Will of Vietnam" commemorates the 130th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Phan Thanh Vu/VNA
Leaving Nha Rong Wharf, I
looked back at the Saigon River
as it quietly flowed out to the
open sea. More than a century
has passed since Nguyen Tat
Thanh departed from here, this
place remains a pristine and
significant historical testament.
In a dynamic and modern
Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Rong
Wharf is an anchor of memory,
reminding one of a journey that
forever changed the destiny of
Vietnam./.Story: Thong Hai
Photos: Thong Hai, Giang Son Dong, VNA & Files