Khám phá Hòn Đá Bạc, Cà Mau.

Dau Bac Island is a small island located close to the shore, part of the territory of Khanh Binh Tay Commune, formerly Tran Van Thoi District, now Dau Bac Commune, Ca Mau Province. In addition to being a scenic attraction that draws tourists, Hòn Đá Bạc is also associated with a counter-espionage story involving Vietnam's security forces during Operation CM12. Today's program invites you all to visit the Hòn Đá Bạc site and learn in detail about the specific plans of the CM12 counter-espionage operation. Before us is a small road branching off National Highway 1 leading to Hòn Đá Bạc, a straight path running right beside a canal. Just now, when I asked, I found out that there are daily buses running from Ca Mau to Hon Da Bac. We can take that vehicle when we come here for tourism. Silver Stone Rock, 5 km further. Along the road I saw a man selling goods stacked onto a vehicle. Hi there! He sells pots and pans, plastic items, knives, and such goods. It is a very distinctive sales method in Ca Mau. Because the road here is narrow and the locals are also poor. Therefore, it's not very convenient to go to the shopping market. That's why the locals came up with the idea of loading goods onto a small tricycle to navigate through narrow alleys. This area is crisscrossed by canals and has a low-lying topography. It is precisely because of the low elevation that when the tide rises and it rains. Therefore, those roads would be flooded if they were not elevated. After a few minutes of driving from the center of Bac Xa to here I was already present in Kinh Hon hamlet. And here is the entrance to the National Historical Relic Site of Hòn Đá Bạc. At the gate, people were drying fish. Hi sister. What kind of fish is this, sis? This fish is called "sương anh" fish. What is frostfish? Yes. It looks like the sister has first filleted and dehydrated the fog, then marinated and dried it. Yes. How much per kilogram would this fish be if dried? 190K AED 190,000 VND per kilogram of fresh water fish. Because this place is a fairly well-known tourist destination in Ca Mau Province. Therefore, the population in Kinh Hon hamlet is quite large. Now we will enter the historical site. The path from the gate to Hòn Đá Bạc is quite a long walk. If anyone wants to walk, feel free to do so; otherwise, let's go inside and buy tickets for the electric shuttle. Our cars and motorcycles are parked out here. They also took care of parking our vehicles for us. Hòn Đá Bạc is not a fleeting island. But it is an archipelago consisting of three islands. Consists of Ong Ngo Island, Da Le Island, and Da Bac Island. These three-island cluster is very close to the shore. Hòn Đá Bạc is also a destination that attracts a large number of tourists visiting the area within Ca Mau Province. In fact, there aren't many rock islands like this within the territory of Ca Mau Province. Besides Hòn Đá Bạc, there are only Hòn Khoai and Hòn Chuối left. There aren't many such island groups. However, because it is the Silver Rock Island, which is also close to the shore, this place attracts a large number of tourists coming to visit and enjoy the scenery. As for Khoai Island and Chuoi Island, they are farther from the shore and have not yet developed tourism. For this very reason, currently only Hòn Đá Bạc has been developed into a historical and scenic relic site. There is a concrete road leading to Hòn Đá Bạc. Both sides have beautifully trimmed trees planted. The bright red flowers on both sides of this road are called "hoa lẵng," also known as "hoa dân bụt." If Hòn Đá Bạc is located in this position, it is called the West Sea, not the East Sea. The western sea here connects with the Gulf of Thailand. The Ca Mau and Kien Giang areas in the West Sea also have abundant seafood. The most famous one is anchovy. The waters off Kien Giang and Ca Mau provinces are known for their delicious anchovies. Thus, they produced here a type of fish sauce ranked among the finest in the entire country. It's Phu Quoc fish sauce. After traveling the entire concrete road on land, continue by crossing a bridge. Crossing a small strait in front of the gate before we set foot on the bridge. By the national heritage site ranking of Hòn Đá Bạc, the Command Center for the CM12 Counter-Intelligence Plan. Thus, this place has now become a National Relic Site known as Hòn Đá Bạc. In the midst of a vast, boundless expanse of water, a cluster of islands rises near the shore. Standing here and looking out, we can also tell that this island isn't very high. It is only about 50 meters high above sea level. The sea is very still, very beautiful. There are also many lush, thriving trees on the island. We can see quite a few boats anchored here, fishing. That backward path leads to Song Doc town, which was part of the former Tran Van Thoi district. Tran Van Thoi District formerly had two towns. In addition to the town of Song Doc, there is also the town of Tran Van Thoi, which serves as the county seat. Both towns are located beside the Đốc River. Song Doc town is located at the mouth of the river, while Tran Van Thoi is situated deep inland. Descending the Sông Ông Đốc, by white night you'll reach Cà Mau market. Very beautiful folk songs about the landmark of Cà Mau's Đầm Rơi, Sông Đốc. And particularly, from 1981 to 1984, The Vietnam security forces carried out a counter-escalation operation at Silver Rock Island. to counter the organization led by Mr. Le Quoc Tuy and Mai Van Hanh. A 3-year-long stretching recovery plan. And finally, Mr. Mai Van Hanh has been caught. Because of that event, a monument has now been erected on Silver Rock. and the Victory Exhibition Plan CM12 display hall. Crossing a stretch of concrete, now looking back Then the island where the two dragons are located is called Hòn Ông Ngộ. Then the small hill lies right next to the bridge. This is a marble. A small stone mound consists of just a few stacked rocks. And next here is Silver Rock. Just below the base of Hòn Đá Bạc is a signboard listing some information. Hòn Đá Bạc Relic Site From September 9, 1981, to September 9, 1984 The People's Public Security of Vietnam has successfully carried out the CM12 counter-espionage plan. struggle against the reactionary organization, the United Front of Patriotic Forces for the Liberation of Vietnam led by Le Quoc Tuý and Mai Van Hanh. The counterintelligence plan has apprehended 18 infiltration missions, capturing 189 special reconnaissance spies. They have an enormous amount of firearms and ammunition. In the CM12 plan, the "CM" stands for Cà Mau. May 12, 1981 the first ship carrying the commandos, led by Mai Văn Hạnh and Lê Quốc Túy has begun organizing infiltration into the waters of Song Ong Doc region but they were detected by Vietnam's counterintelligence forces Technical inspection revealed signals coming from the strange vessel. Then the shore forces arrested them all. Then, all subsequent fishing vessels approaching the waters off Ca Mau were also arrested. the organization led by Mr. Le Quoc Tuy and Mai Van Hanh called the United Front of Patriotic Forces for the Liberation of Vietnam This is an organization established in 1975. but as someone holding French citizenship Therefore, Mr. Le Quoc Tuy was expelled from Vietnam. after going abroad, in February 1976 at a hotel in the center of Paris, the capital of France Mr. Le Quoc Tuy and some colleagues announced the establishment of the United Front of Patriotic Forces for the Liberation of Vietnam Of course, the process of disclosure was already known to Vietnam's overseas security forces. and their plan to invade Vietnam was also exposed from that point onward Mr. Le Quoc Tuy was born in Hong Nghe District, Dong Thap Province. His family is also a wealthy family. Mr. Túy holds French nationality. That means during the time spent in France He married a French woman. By 1974, they had broken up. Then he took his second wife. That second wife called Prime Minister Tran Van Huu. On the afternoon of Emperor Bảo Đại, it was his paternal uncle. and of course at that meeting announcing the establishment of the front Former Prime Minister Tran Van Huu was also present. and Mr. Mai Van Hanh then it is also a powerful tool for Lê Quốc Túy Mr. Hạnh is from Hanoi. Republic of Vietnam Mr. Hạnh was once a naval lieutenant. but due to dissatisfaction with the South Vietnamese government That's why he went to France. to learn to fly an airplane then worked as a pilot for Air France of France and during flight training then Mr. Mai Van Hanh and Mr. Le Quoc Tuy Have become acquainted with and befriended each other and from that moment onward then the two men began to stir up to build a united front against the Communist State of Vietnam This is the gate leading to the historical site. Command Center for the CM12 Counter-Intelligence Plan This is a concrete road. Walk around Silver Rock Island The historical site is constructed on a high elevation. This is the command center. of one of the counterintelligence plans I must say, the largest scale after 1975 before ascending to visit the site up there We'll go around a section. At the foot of Hòn Đá Bạc The view is more beautiful when seen from below. because it is not sheltered by vegetation And we continue discussing the CM12 plan. after the establishment of the front then Mr. Le Quoc Tuy and Mai Van Hanh It is planned to construct in three phases. develop a plan to relieve gas the initial phase from 1977 to 1980 then they lobby major countries for funding Then, from that point onward, they built up their forces. from 1980 to 1985 They will invade Vietnamese territory. to establish the foundations and from 1985 onward then it will combine with the domestic forces again to resort to violence to seize power That is the ambition of the organization. The united front of the patriotic forces of Vietnam is such. May 12, 1981 then the ship carrying the special forces spies They invaded Vietnamese territory. in the area of the Ong Doc River mouth Some people have also approached the shore. but then he was pursued and arrested Besides the maritime route, this front organization and infiltration by land through the Thailand-Cambodia border crossings along that land route then the commandos from the Thai side infiltrated into They were also supported by the Thai side. then pass through Cambodian territory within the provincial jurisdiction of Takéo to infiltrate Vietnam then those who guide this force also red pepper components and on one occasion A red Khmer man leading the way Then, later, this person came forward to surrender. and the land-based infiltration plan of the Front organization has also been exposed Plan CM12 directly commanded by the Vice Minister of Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs at the time He is Mr. Cao Dang Chiem. At that time, the Ministry of Public Security was called the Ministry of Interior. and the Minister is Mr. Pham Hung participants in the CM12 program They are all security personnel. Vietnam's very extensive experience and finally September 1984 Plan CM12 also came to an end. when the last train arrives Smuggling Mr. Mai Van Hanh into Vietnam was arrested by Vietnamese security forces Mr. Le Quoc Tu then I also planned to infiltrate on that last train but because I was sick, so This one can't walk. and must remain abroad by 1988 Mr. Le Quoc Tu passed away abroad. and officially the united front The patriotic forces of Vietnam were disbanded. on the summit of Hoan Da Bach location of the command center CM12 Counterintelligence Plan Here There is a People's Public Security Museum. then the monument Now I will go to the historical monument site. on the island now A great many trees provide cool shade. This side is a renowned expert in iconography President Ho Chi Minh As for the statue museum, it's over here. There it is the central area of the historical site Monument to the Defense of National Security A circular monument is being constructed. placed on an ornamental stand of a boat the tallest monument above the archipelago That's why we are standing on the mainland. Look out here You will see this monument first. Over there is the museum. In front, there is a victory stele. Khanh Binh Tay People's Forces has coordinated with the main force again encircle platoon of artillery consists of 2 pieces of 105 mm howitzers belonging to the 31st Regiment Division 21 Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces December 7, 1971 and in the middle of the courtyard This is a circle. Steel wire again Do you have a board? Ghi is the divine foot. on the island There is a stone pit. He lowered it down. and this pit That's why it's important to preserve the water It's like a natural bend. special feature then this break It's like a human foot. Stand facing this direction Now I can see it clearly. It is indeed a foot What is the toe? And here is the heel part. Besides this sacred footstool then below the place where his tomb is There is also a natural trace mark. like a human hand After visiting here We will go to that place. People's Public Security Museum at the Hòn Đá Bạc historical relic site Command Center for the CM12 Counter-Intelligence Plan exhibition hall This is an interior scene. devote an entire floor of the house to make an exhibition hall First of all then this area here Those are the means of transportation. How many motorcycles are there? the guns And here is the radio station's electrical system. electric broadcasting media security forces use the organization to apprehend the special forces spy engine security forces Used for boat propulsion used in CM12 counterintelligence plan And here are the motorcycles It includes a 1967 car. a 50 coupe And this black car here It is also a Honda vehicle. Honda CD125 motorcycle And here are the two leaders of the United Front organization the patriotic forces that liberated Vietnam The chairman is Le Quoc Tuy. The second person is Mr. Mai Van Hanh. the seized documents order battle order of the tactical commander increase the amount of materials obtained by the reactionary organization the united front of patriotic forces liberating Vietnam fire order Two consecutive AK shots, repeated three times ceasefire order verbal command or oral instruction Organizational and operational structure of the United Front organization the patriotic forces that liberated Vietnam Co-chairman of the Front Then comes the headquarters. That is Mr. Le Quoc Tuy. Command Steering Group for the Counter-Intelligence Plan CM12 and DN10 Mr. Pham Hung Minister of the Interior Deputy Minister Cao Dang Chiap Mr. Bui Thien Ngo Nguyen Phuoc Tan Li Qian Hu Wenjie after the CM12 plan was thwarted then overseas organizations They continue to carry out Plan DN10. They brought the person to approach the Dong Nai area. That plan is called DN10. but all those plans and organizations abroad They invaded Vietnam they were all dismantled by Vietnamese security forces The path leading to Lăng Ông right behind the monument It's a monument in the shape of a boat here. and behind it there is a path about one meter wide There, this road will lead to the end point of the island. Lăng Ông, also known as the Temple Honoring the Whale then in 1995 There is an event That is the whale that got entangled in the fishing net. of a sunken boat to guide it to shore Then a few days later, the fish died. and the people secretly concealed the tomb then in 1996 The fish skeleton has been brought back to be enshrined within the mausoleum. Typically, the coastal villages They all have the custom of worshipping Lăng Ông in this manner as well. the people of Trai village They are not called whales as we do. but people address them with a very respectful title It's the fish god Right now, I am inside Lăng Ông. That whale skeleton is on display. The road to Lăng Ông and the road made of cement but perhaps because it lies amidst the tree canopies Cool and pleasant all year round That's why the moss grows lush and dense. There are many quite large old trees here. The road leading to Lăng Ông Temple dedicated to Tiger Lord quite modest The paths leading up to the historical sites and structures on Hòn Đá Bạc Then it's very easy to go. because this rock island isn't high It's only a few dozen meters. That way, the path of dialogue isn't too steep. I'm standing here and can already see Lăng Ông. The location for building the tomb is situated at the farthest point of Hòn Đá Bạc. I'm still puzzled. the name Hòn Đá Bạc They say that from a distance, looking at it, then the island gleams shimmering like silver light But still, come up here I notice that Silver Rock Island has quite a lot of trees. Then how could it be reflective? I guess we'll have to go out by boat. Only by observing closely can you see it. But standing up here, we can't really imagine it. this Lord Nam Hai's Mausoleum Hòn Đá Bạc Historical Site a fishing community's tradition of worshipping the Fish God observed The mausoleum has two layers of roof. on the outer roof of the blue pipe There is a lectern in front. Mr. Nam Hai On one side is Mr. God of the Rock And here it is it is the fish skeleton of Old Man very long The skeleton is too large. That's why people have to make a steel frame to support it. a fish so long it's over ten meters then the weight is no light either Probably around ten tons or more, not less. from the location of Lăng Ông Nam Hải to the right front side Here is a concrete path leading down to the sea. and we go down this road then you will be able to see the position of the hand of the sage the hand of a sage Then it's a stone tablet. It has a shape similar to fingers. That is why they call it the divine hand. Now I'll go down there to shoot the scene below. This place is certainly going to have a beautiful location. because it is located right next to the seaside observing the scattered trees The fishing boats are moored down there. Look at the screen, everyone I filmed the seaside scene at Hòn Đá Bạc through the banyan trees' leaves Do you find it beautiful? under the banyan tree There is a statue of a servant. Buddha statue wearing a yellow robe And here it is Look downward borderline of the water There's a stone that looks like a hand. pointing straight up at the sky in front of that divine hand I saw a incense burner The rock wall, after many years of being eroded by seawater That's why it glows a yellow color. granite stone Very solid, very dense Too beautiful precisely because of its beautiful location that's why Silver Rock has become a place that attracts a large number of tourists Come here to visit that hand the stone slabs They are separated from each other by cracks. like fingers Let me get a little closer. but here Even the stone is also blurred. Cannot walk; must jump behind the stone slab At first glance, it doesn't look like a hand. We can only see from the front. then imagine it more clearly Exactly, it's a palm. with fingers pointing straight up to the sky the sea around Silver Rock Island Then it's inside already. Although it's not inside like the sea in Central Vietnam but it is clearer than elsewhere because of the surroundings here It's just rocks and sand. It is not clouded by mud. West Sea area We're just used to it Every time the sea is mentioned, it is referred to as the East Sea. but in reality in our Vietnam There is also the West Sea besides the South China Sea. The West Sea is located in the Ca Mau-Kien Giang region. Rap again with the Gulf of Thailand and of course, the West Sea region The water won't be clear. like the South China Sea in the central region on beautiful sunny days then the central sea is a sharp, vivid blue, one single color South China Sea in the Ca Mau-Kien Giang region But when it's glued to the edge, the water isn't clear. like in central Vietnam However, the sea area where the stone islands are Its water is also clear and blue. especially during sunny seasons From a distance, it is possible to see A crisp, vivid blue sea, one color, sharply defined like the sea in Phu Quoc Hà Tiên The sea there is also beautiful. and the rare island located near the shore the district belongs to Ca Mau Province Here, it is not only an attractive tourist destination then it is still relevant to a historical relic That is the CM12 counterintelligence plan. carried out since 1981 by 1984 of the Vietnamese security forces and at Silver Rock Island It is the location of the command center. of the counterintelligence plan The developments of the CM12 counter-espionage plan later, also by the writer Huu Mai Written in the novel "Silent Night" welcomed by many readers and to this day Hòn Đá Bạc has also been recognized. national heritage site Now I also wish to stop the video See you again, everyone in the following videos Hello, goodbye