Cu Chi Past And Present & Hidden Secrets Of Saigon – Private Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Cu Chi’s intriguing past and present, and uncover the hidden secrets of Saigon. From once being a battlefield to now flourishing with rubber plantations and rice paddies, explore the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels, witness underground villages, and hear tales of Vietnamese resilience. In the afternoon, delve into Saigon’s lesser-known stories, from secret weapons chambers to meeting locals in narrow houses. Discover a hidden coffee shop, encounter a skilled street artist, and savor the delights of a clandestine restaurant. Prepare for an immersive experience of history and culture.

Explore the historic Cu Chi tunnels, once a battlefield, now renowned for its rubber plantations and rice paddies. Depart Saigon and embark on a 2-hour drive northwest to Cu Chi. These ingenious tunnels, initially constructed in 1948, were utilized by the Viet Cong as covert hideouts during wartime. Delve into their remarkable history, witnessing underground villages, living quarters, communication routes, and supply networks. Gain insight into the resilience of the Vietnamese people amidst combat. Next, visit the home of a former VC soldier turned farmer, where you’ll savor a delicious home-cooked meal. . After lunch, walk with him through his garden and listen to his stories of life during and after the war. Return to Saigon.

IN THE AFTERNOON, HIDDEN SECRETS OF SAIGON
Behind its glitzy, newly-built skyscrapers and modern pace of life, Saigon shelters a plethora of little known stories about its fascinating history and culture hidden away from the main districts of the city. Visit a secret weapons chamber which the Viet Cong used as a place to hide and store weapons during the Vietnam War. Weave through back alleys and meet some of the locals who live in narrow small houses in space-starved Saigon. Then chill out at a coffee shop tucked away in an old French colonial-era apartment block. Meander across a local market to meet a street artist who has spent half of his life making souvenir carvings. Finally, visit a hidden restaurant accessed through an antique elevator before returning to your hotel.

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• This Tour is Provided by Realistic Asia.
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