Muong Bum Fort was designed by the French colonialists based on rugged terrain, built solidly since 1917 and has a long-term strategy with a large area located on the top of a hill in Bum village, Bum Nua commune (now part of town). Muong Te).

With a total area of ​​2,592m2, the length is 72m, the width is 36m, divided into three levels according to the surrounding length, surrounded by solid walls, four important observation angles are erected four defensive bunkers. .

The defense system is divided into three main firepower clusters, in which there are holes in the shell, the station system is surrounded by solid walls, the front has a main gate, the back has a side gate, the side is bordered by the main gate. Nam Xi Luong stream also has a gate used for retreating when attacked and providing food and reinforcements by waterway.

When there is an alarm, all the gates are closed, the station system is completely closed, the whole station system is put into a state of ready to fight.

Muong Bum fort is not only a military operation, but in the fortress is a whole system, an overall architecture including a defense system, a base, a calculated increase in production and a long-term strategy. This place has taken place many important historical events of the locality such as the war against Phi (the remnants of the French colonialists and reactionary minions (December 1953 - 1954)…