Cu Chi Tunnels half day tour
The Chu Chi Tunnels are part of a massive war museum in Ho Chi Minh. They offer visitors a sneak-peek at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. The site has over 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, armoury, hospitals, and command centres. After the war against the French, Vietnamese soldiers expanded the tunnels and included effective air filtration systems, which helped them survive the Chu Chi carpet-bombings
Morning: guide picks you up from your hotel then depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels for 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war inVietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for bothVietnamese and foreigner. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of the road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage, and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was A Free TargetZone. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cuchi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!
Afternoon: At noon the bus comes to Ho Chi Minh City. End tour. Say goodbye and hope see you again.
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