Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
– Squeezing through the famous Vietnam War-era tunnels at Cu Chi
– Learning about the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels during the Vietnam War
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
– Squeezing through the famous Vietnam War-era tunnels at Cu Chi
– Learning about the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels during the Vietnam War
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Begin your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels by departing at around 8:00am (or 13:00pm if departure in the afternoon) from your hotel and travel through the countryside which was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong. Upon arrival, watch a short video about what life was like for soldiers who lived there during the war. The cramped tunnels were central to a few of the war’s strategic operations, including the famous 1968 Tet Offensive, and they didn’t escape damage. American B52 bombers dropped hundreds of missiles leaving huge tell-tale craters behind. The tunnels served not only as living quarters, but as supply routes and hospitals for thousands of guerilla fighters. Many died there from malaria and other diseases, and a few were also born or married. Today they are viewed by some as a testimony to the Vietnamese people’s resiliency.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City 12.30pm (or 18:30pm for afternoon tour), just in time to enjoy a late lunch at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
