Vietnam has countless beautiful landscape - unique places that you can explore. These destinations can bring pristine and marvelous beauty like Ha Long Bay, Ha Giang, SaPa; can be historic like Hanoi - the capital of a thousand year civilization; can be as beautiful and lyrical as the beaches of Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and even carry historical marks such as Hue Imperial Capital and Cu Chi Tunnels. However, if you ever get caught up in Vietnam's proud and proud history, take a trip to Cu Chi first.
Why so? Here are all you need to know about Cu Chi Tunnels - a famous tourist destinations in Vietnam!
Where is the Cu Chi Tunnels?
The Cu Chi Tunnels are an in-ground defense system about 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City Center. Currently, this historic miracle is preserved in two main locations:
- Ben Duoc Tunnels (base of Party Committee, Command of Saigon Military Region - Cho Lon - Gia Dinh) in Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Dinh Tunnels (based on Cu Chi District Party Committee) in Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.
If not too tight on time, it is highly recommended to visit both locations to fully feel the beauty of nature and the war history of the Vietnamese people. Moreover, the distance from Saigon to Cu Chi Tunnels is quite short, just need about 2 hours to reach here. Too suitable for a day trip?
How does Cu Chi Tunnels are formed?
Surely you still have a little question about the name "tunnel" right? The tunnel is known as a system of short tunnels, with a simple structure to hide. Cu Chi Tunnels is a common name for these different types of tunnels and was formed during the Indochina War in 1946-1948.
Around this time, the region's army and people dug up small and separate vaults to avoid sweeping raids by the French colonialists as well as refuge for the Viet Minh. In addition to being a hideout, it is also a hiding place for important documents and weapons for the fight against foreign invaders
At first, the villages built their own tunnels, but to make it easier to move and connect between the villages and communes, the localities were connected together into a continuous and extremely complex system.
From 1961 - 1965, the tunnel was developed "rapidly" with interlaced branches, connecting axial routes in the northern communes and comprehensively connecting with different hamlets, communes and regions. Furthermore there is also a traffic belt connected to the tunnel, at which time the battle tunnel is also divided into several floors with many nooks and crannies. The battle mounds, minefields, bunkers, nail holes, ... are also arranged in continuous clusters to create a solid battlefield in the guerrilla warfare.
By 1965, the total length of the whole route was about 200km with 3 different depths. Not just a shelter, this place has become a place to live, ambulance, meeting, arsenal,...
Attraction of Cu Chi tunnels is the combination of historical and activities
No longer have to discuss the historical values, so your main experience when coming to Cu Chi Tunnels is to visit, admire and learn about the "architecture" of the tunnel. Since then, we have seen how strong and resilient the Vietnamese people are when building such a system, such a battlefield.
Move down the tunnel and try to follow the alley to explore your way! Surely you will be extremely excited to experience this journey there!
In addition to practising the skills of finding aisles and getting used to the small space of the tunnels and tunnels, you can also participate in a number of interesting games or activities on the ground. For example, canoeing, swan ducks, boating, camping, swimming or simply getting married on a bicycle to go around villages and hamlets. This is also the time when you are really immersed in the breath of nature, listen and feel the breath of nature. At Cu Chi Tunnels, the pace of life seems to slow down by a beat, strangely peaceful.
And yet, do not miss chance to join in the war simulation game! fighting a mock battle with a paintball gun, and shooting defense sports. An experience not to be missed.
Journey to discover Cu Chi Tunnels
With the desire to bring interesting experiences about the Cu Chi steel land for international visitors, CuchiTunnels.vn offers itineraries with different schedules and times. Some of our typical itineraries are:
- Cu Chi Tunnels Morning Luxury Group Tour
- Private Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels Cycling Half Day Tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels Afternoon Luxury Group Tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels VIP Tour From Ho Chi Minh With Transfer By Limousine
- Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Private Tour
- V.I.P Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Group Tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels Afternoon Group Tour With Speedboat
Above is "All you need to know about Cu Chi Tunnels - famous tourist destinations in Vietnam" that we send to you. For information on detailed schedules, travel experiences, or Cu Chi Tunnels tours, please contact Cuchitunnels Travel Company for quick and accurate advice. Wish you have a meaningful and memorable vacation at Cu Chi Tunnels.
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