Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Half Day

Embark on a fascinating journey to uncover Vietnam’s history and culture with this half-day tour. Begin with a visit to the Lam Phat Handicraft Factory, where you’ll witness skilled artisans create intricate works of art, supporting local crafts and communities. Learn about traditional techniques and marvel at the craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. Next, delve into history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, an iconic underground network used during the Vietnam War. Explore the narrow passageways, see hidden bunkers, and discover how these tunnels served as living quarters, supply routes, and military strategies. Gain insights into the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people through an engaging guided tour. Finally, choose your drop-off point—Ben Thanh Market to immerse yourself in local shopping, vibrant culture, or return to the comfort of your hotel. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, craftsmanship, and convenience, making it a memorable experience.

Handicap handicrafts factory: The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of the north, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form.
Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays may still be seen at many temples and pagodas.
In centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables, decorated with engraved, painted, inlaid mother-of-pearl designs.
By the 18th century important central for lacquerware production in the north and in the south.
As part of their strategy to open up Vietnamese handicrafts to new foreign markets, the French introduced formal training programmed in lacquerware at the School of Indigenous Arts near Saigon from 1901 and in Hanoi from 1930
Since that time lacquerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today’s most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore one of the relics from one of the most significant local historical events in recent memory.

Journey takes 2 hours west towards the Cambodian border. Ongoing way to the Cu Chi tunnels, we can see local life in the area, both past and present. Learn about their lives, culture, and customs and get an insight into the recent past through local eyes.

The location of the tunnels was of significant strategic importance: they are at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, and within striking distance of the southern Vietnam capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks, and by 1965, the tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200 km of tunnels. It included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens, and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants, and to protect against outside intruders, booby traps were laid throughout the complex.

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