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Jul 21, 2023
By Ms. Minh Thu
The Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh city, sometimes known as the "city in the ground," are renowned for their strong and cutting-edge underground defense system. The tunnel system served as a place for living, military meetings, ambulances, manufacturing, and storing weapons in addition to providing refuge. Today, Cu Chi Tunnels has become a special National Monument, and is one of the six most special man-made works in the world, attracting millions of domestic and foreign tourists to come here. Let’s explore this great place with Vietnam Escape Tours.
The Vietnamese created short tunnels to hide in and store supplies during the war with the French colonists in the late 1940s.
Vietnamese soldiers and people joined all of these previously disconnected tunnels during the Vietnam War in the 1960s, lengthening them to over 200 kilometers.
In order to protect themselves from enemies and bombardment, convey supplies and communications, set up booby traps, and carry out surprise attacks, southern Vietnamese people used these underground tunnels. Afterward, they could retreat underground to safety.
1975 marked the official conclusion of the war. The Cu Chi tunnels were preserved and turned into a tourist destination by the Vietnamese government the next year, in 1976.
Outside of Ho Chi Minh City, at the two locations of Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, is where you can find the Cu Chi Tunnel complex. Below is ways of how to get to Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City:
By Taxi
The most practical but most expensive option is a taxi. You might have to pay USD 60 to travel the 140 miles to Cu Chi. With the Grab app or on any street, you may order a taxi online.
By Motorbike/car
In Ho Chi Minh City, you can either utilize a motorbike or automobile that you own or hire one. The 140 km journey can be traveled by personal vehicle. The journey from Ho Chi Minh City's downtown to the Ben Dinh neighborhood just takes one and a half hours.
By Boat
In 1.5 hours, a speedboat will carry you from Tan Cang pier through the Saigon River to Cu Chi. It is preferable to book the 7:30 am boat every day.
By bus
Traveling by bus is an economical way to get to Cu Chi Tunnels. However, you have to keep track of the time and specific bus to get into.
1. Watch docs about the Vietnam War
Documentaries describing the history of the tunnels are being projected at both Bến Đình and Bến Dược.
These include rare film taken throughout the tunnels' development and use. They show the difficult conditions that Vietnamese soldiers had to endure at the time, how they created traps and weaponry, and the tactics they used to fend off US troops.
Watching these documentaries is important because they will help you put things in perspective when you later descend to the underground. The majority of the time, English translations will be available through subtitles or guides.
Watch docs about the Vietnam War
2. Investigate the Cu Chi tunnels
The primary attraction of the journey is about to begin: exploring the tunnels directly. In order to accommodate tourists, several of the tunnels have been widened, but some still remain their original dimensions, which are just big enough for an adult to squeeze through while crawling.
You will have a guide with you to prevent any accident while you travel through the tunnels. If you have any trouble, just notify that person. The tunnels provide sufficient ventilation, good lighting, and accessible emergency exits.
To make crawling easier, we nevertheless advise wearing loose-fitting apparel like sports shoes and long pants.
Investigate the Cu Chi tunnels
3. See displays of wartime artifacts
The tourist destinations often have displays of wartime items outside of the tunnels. These include bombs, military equipment, and camera-ready weapons. You can see how smart the Vietnamese soldiers were with basic supplies like wooden spikes, logs, and old doors by seeing reproductions of the booby traps they once deployed.
See displays of wartime artifacts
4. Gun shooting experience
When visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, a lot of tourists take part in this military sport. You can choose out the perfect weapons for yourself right here. In accordance with the staff's directions, you can try shooting at the animal-shaped target using the majority of the guns that were employed throughout the war.
Tourists experience gun shooting
5. Water sports in Cu Chi Park
A swimming pool in Cu Chi Park was constructed using a unique architectural design. For adults, there are 500 square meters, and for kids, there are 150 square meters. The amenities, including the changing rooms, bathrooms, and restrooms, are quite useful.
Water sports in Cu Chi Park
6. Shoot paintballs
A game that combines both sporting and military elements is paintball shooting. You can play this game in the natural forest in Cu Chi. Each soldier will have uniforms, masks, armor, and weapons at their disposal. This game has a big impact on enhancing your knowledge, teamwork, and judging abilities.
7. Kayak and pedal
Kayaking at Cu Chi's South China Sea replica lake is the ideal pastime for anyone looking to unwind and have a good time. Visitors can also hire a boat in the shape of a swan to take in the expansive view of the lake.
Kayaking at Cu Chi Tunnels
8. Take a picnic
In the Cu Chi Tunnels, there are several open spaces with lush vegetation and cooling air. Therefore, you might think about having a small picnic here with your family and friends. The setting will enable you to set your mind relaxed and escape the busy metropolis.
Take picnics at Cu Chi Tunnels
Many experienced tourists when traveling to Cu Chi tunnels, they expressed their interest in many delicious restaurants and interesting dishes. On the route to this tourist destination. Specifically, some dishes below will make you satisfied:
Boiled cassava with salt
When the soldiers were stationed in this tunnel, numerous locals and them shared this food. This meal is popular with tourists because a small part of genuine life was felt in the tunnels. Indeed, the hard life of them is reflected in this dish, dedicating a resilient spirit to fight the enemy and reunify the country.
Minh Quy pork leg vermicelli
This dish is probably best served in the morning to begin the trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels tourist destination. Additionally, the restaurant is always open, so you can visit whenever you like. The slices of pork here are tender with fragment sock definitely makes you satisfied.
Cu Chi heifer
Cu Chi is also well known for its wonderful dishes made with heal beef. This meal is conveniently available at numerous stores around.
Sweet soups
After the journey to explore the tunnels, you can enjoy sweet soups with family and friends. Shops serve many different flavors such as red bean sweet soup, durian sweet soup, grapefruit sweet soup, etc.
Sugarcane juice durian
This beverage really suits durian lovers down to the ground. The sweetness of sugarcane combined with the richness of durian makes this drink exceed wonder. Shops selling sugarcane juice in this area are open from 6 am to 8 pm and only charge 10,000 VND per glass. When visiting the Cu Chi tunnels, visitors can choose this beverage to relieve their thirst.
Sugarcane juice durian
The best time to visit Cu Chi tunnels is in late November and late April as the weather's not too hot, the monsoon rain season starts to dry up and the humidity begins to decrease. You should avoid the months of July or August when it is sunniest and hottest throughout the year.
- Before you visit Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City, make some food and beverages.
- Because there are a lot of mosquitoes there, bring insect repellent and wear appropriate clothing.
- Most of the games in Cu Chi Tunnels cost money.
- Because there are more activities available, the entrance charge is higher during holidays.
- Being very narrow, the tunnels make it simple to get lost. It is preferable to comply with the guide’s instructions.
- Put your bulky luggage outdoors if you have a lot of stuff.
Cu Chi Tunnels is a must when you visit Ho Chi Minh city. Because of its unique structure and great meaning to Vietnam’s history, Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City is a popular destination amongst tourists, especially foreign tourists. If you have a chance to visit this place, try to experience the activities that Vietnam Escape Tours suggests above.
