A Luoi - Thua Thien Hue Province

Aluoi is situated near the Ashau Valley, and is the site known as the infamous Hamburger Hill battle during the Vietnam War. During this weeklong battle in May 1969, 245 American soldiers died. It is located on the inland road between hue and the DMZ. The road to get there used to be part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and extends up to the Dakrong Bridge. The scenery is quite beautiful as the road runs parallel to the Dakrong River and passes some primary jungle. However this road is in terrible condition and you would be pushed for time to see the sights of the DMZ if you were taken to this road. It is 20 km to get to Aluoi from the Ashau Valley and another 92 km to the Dakrong Bridge.