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The tree-lined, green streets of Kim Lien

Huy Thu • May 14, 2025 16:55

Visiting President Ho Chi Minh's hometown in May, coinciding with his birthday, many tourists are impressed by the green, clean, and beautiful streets in Kim Lien, fragrant with the scent of flowers.

bna_1(1).jpg — When visiting President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace, one of the most well-known and impressive routes is Provincial Road 540, the section connecting National Highway 46 with the Kim Lien Special National Historical Site, which features two rows of ancient mahogany trees, quite unique. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_2(3).jpg — According to officials in Kim Lien commune, since the 1960s, in response to President Ho Chi Minh's call for a tree-planting festival, local people have planted hundreds of mahogany trees along the road to Lang Sen village. Nearly 60 years later, having weathered storms and historical changes, the mahogany trees in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown still thrive, providing abundant shade. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_3(2).jpg — In 2012, this road was renovated, upgraded, and expanded with an additional lane, and a row of trees was planted on the right side (when viewed from the outside). The trees along this road are carefully maintained by staff at the Kim Lien Historical Site. For a long time, these ancient mahogany trees have left an unforgettable impression on visitors to the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_4(2).jpg — The roads from the Kim Lien roundabout to Chung Son Temple, to President Ho Chi Minh's maternal hometown, or from National Highway 46 to Hoang Tru village are all lined with many trees. In particular, many species of flowers bloom seasonally, such as flamboyant trees, crape myrtle, lotus, and hibiscus... Photo: Huy Thu

bna_5(3).jpg — Besides the main roads, many village roads in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown are also spacious and beautiful. In the photo: A village road in Sen 2 hamlet connecting the Lang Sen stadium with the Phu Dam well and the Sen hamlet gate. Photo: Huy Thu

Along these roads, residents personally tend to and trim the ornamental trees, place trash cans, and display national flags, creating a neat and clean environment. Photo: Huy Thu

Local residents regularly trim the trees along the roadside, especially before holidays, Tet (Lunar New Year), and President Ho Chi Minh's birthday. They tend to take extra care, contributing to the lush green landscape of the village. Photo: Huy Thu

In recent times, many inter-hamlet roads in Kim Lien have been renovated, upgraded, paved with asphalt, and planted with trees, creating green, clean, and beautiful roads. In the photo: The road from Hoang Tru to Van Hoi village. Photo: Huy Thu

Along with the renovation and upgrading of old roads, several new, well-maintained roads have been built, passing through rice fields and lotus ponds, connecting rural areas in Kim Lien. Photo: Huy Thu

On the journey from Cau Market to President Ho Chi Minh's maternal hometown, visitors will encounter a unique rural road connecting Hoang Tru hamlet with Lien Minh hamlet in Kim Lien commune. Both sides of this road are lined with two rows of straight betel nut trees, creating a striking impression. It seems that every road in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown possesses its own unique beauty and evokes many fond memories for visitors. (Photo: Huy Thu)

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