Quận 1 Trip Overview
The tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong’s base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968.
The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the American military effort.
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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The tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong’s base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968.
The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the American military effort.
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Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Upon arrival, watch a documentary film about the history of Cu Chi Tunnels. Then discover an underground city with living and working areas. Enjoy local specialties of Cu Chi, tapioca with salt sesame. View the type of weapons that were used at the time and see the war zone where the effects of falling bombs remain visible. Also on display are various man traps and the remains of an American tank.
Visit the shooting range where you can try some Vietnam war-era weapon like AK-47, M16, M60, RPG,..
