District 1 Trip Overview
A great combination between Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels within one day. This day trip is perfect for those who are keen on learning about local culture and history. Besides boat trip to explore the life on water of local people on Mekong River Delta, tourists will also have time to visit Cu Chi tunnels – a great place to learn about the history of Southern Vietnam during the war time.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: District 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A great combination between Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels within one day. This day trip is perfect for those who are keen on learning about local culture and history. Besides boat trip to explore the life on water of local people on Mekong River Delta, tourists will also have time to visit Cu Chi tunnels – a great place to learn about the history of Southern Vietnam during the war time.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Located over 50km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of 250km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors 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 Target Bombing Zone “. The remnants visitors will see, show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta
Lunch in My Tho after over one and half hour bus drive passing rice field. Then take a cruise on the Tien River to the Unicorn Island. On the way, you can see Dragon, Phoenix and Turtle Islands. You are going to enjoy the Southern Vietnamese Folk Music, it is performed by the local people who are living on the Island. After visiting the Coconut Candy Mill, enjoying honey tea and the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal, you should not miss. Before you are in Ben Tre province – “the country of coconut “, to see a typical agriculture model call “Garden – Pond – Cage”. Boat trip back to My Tho City. Heading back HCM City by bus.
Duration: 5 hours
