Random Facts About Cu Chi Tunnels Which Only Makes It More Interesting
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Cu Chi Tunnels is really near Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels are located about 70 kilometers from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, or also known as Saigon. This is a miniature place of the battle of the army and people of Cu Chi in the resistance war for 30 years, with the aim of bringing independence and freedom for the country.
The tourist area consists of 2 sections which are 13 kilometers apart: the Ben Duoc Tunnels (located in Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District) and Ben Binh Tunnels (located in Nhuan Duc Commune).
Cu Chi Tunnels is located near Ho Chi Minh City, which makes it easy to travel
That is why many visitors from Ho Chi Minh City have come to explore Cu Chi Tunnels. If you are having a great time in Ho Chi Minh City, you can also spend half a day or a whole day to stop by this wonderful place as well.
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The enormous length of Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels have a length of up to about 250 kilometers, from the main tunnel, the path spread like spider webs in the ground, including various rooms such as tunnels, trenches, mounds, fighting dumps, kitchen, sleeping area, meeting room, the well, storage, etc.
The tunnels of Cu Chi are massive
The tunnels connected with each other or can be terminated independently depending on the terrain. Some branches of the tunnels lead to the Saigon River in case a critical situation could cross the river through Ben Cat base (Binh Duong).
Inside Cu Chi Tunnels, it is very dark and lack of air, many travelers have to stoop to walk or crawl on their four. Depending on the terrain, there may be up to 2 or 3 floors of tunnels.
Cu Chi Tunnels was made only by bare hands
Built in the old days when there were no modern technology or science and everything, the Cu Chi Tunnels were made only by bare hands and the most simple tools. The Vietnamese ancestors and soldiers only used rudimentary tools such as hoes, spades, spades and bare hands to create maze tunnels. The work plays an important role to contribute greatly to the success of the resistance war against the US to save the S-shaped country.
The Cu Chi Tunnels was built by bare hands
The Cu Chi Tunnels are not simply an underground tunnel system, it looks like a complex underground maze, pretty much like a potential underworld.
Coming to Cu Chi Tunnels, going down a tunnel, you will understand why the Vietnamese who had been fighting to endure, enduring for 21 years and finally won a glorious victory against the army with the most modern weapons and war facilities at that time.
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You can shoot real guns at Cu Chi Tunnels
Shooting real guns is a military sport that many visitors participate in Cu Chi Tunnels. Guests will feel excited when trying their marksmanship at the shooting range of defense sports. You can choose for yourself the appropriate guns used during the war. After full instructions, you can try shooting with animal-shaped targets.
Shooting real guns at Cu Chi Tunnels
You can also join the paintball shooting, which is a sports game that is both sporty and military in nature. In addition to the purpose of relaxation, this game also helps players to improve their teamwork skills and communicating skills. Visitors joining will become soldiers fighting in the natural forest. Each soldier is fully equipped with a mask, uniform, armor and weapon.
Cu Chi Tunnels was voted as one of the strangest destinations
Of the 500 most attractive destinations on the planet announced by TripAdvisor, the Daily Mail has selected a list of strange but attractive places, including the Cu Chi Tunnels of Vietnam.
Cu Chi Tunnels is recognized by international websites as well
The Daily Mail had assessed that nothing proves the perseverance of Vietnamese people than the tunnels in Cu Chi Tunnels. This legendary system was formed during the period of 1946 -1948, during the resistance war against the French colonialists.
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Tons of activities in Cu Chi Tunnels
In addition to shooting real guns, there are many other interesting activities such as swimming, boating on the lake or cycling in Cu Chi Tunnels. All of them can bring you great memories and a wonderful chance to bond with your loved ones.
Enjoy the swimming pool in Cu Chi Tunnels
Traveling around Cu Chi Tunnels tourist area is also an interesting experience. You can enjoy fresh air, the atmosphere which is not as noisy as the city of Saigon and gives anyone a relaxed feeling.
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James Madison
08/31/2018
Excellent experience
It was an experience, that you will never forget, how it would have been during the war, with no light, food and much air and space. If you are able it is definitely worth going in the tunnel. It is not very long and a little bit of light and air. We will come back Cu Chi Tunnels again
James Madison
08/31/2018
Excellent experience
It was an experience, that you will never forget, how it would have been during the war, with no light, food and much air and space. If you are able it is definitely worth going in the tunnel. It is not very long and a little bit of light and air
Sow Fung
07/15/2015
Great time with the Halong bay & Bai Tu Long bay
Hello Hung ! A big hello from the us. We are checked into Queen hotel and also have been given free access to the internet for 1 night! Thank you for getting a wonderful trip - we had a lot of fun with the Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay cruise, as well since the memorable "picnic" on the actual private beach with white We will have some more days to explore this particular exotic city you known as home, and will be bringing back around many fond of reminiscences Take care Sow Fung & Laurence.
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07/15/2015
Memorial trip Vietnam
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Martin - Denmark
07/15/2015
Thank you
Hello Giang What a nice surprise to know from you. Here in little Denmark we're approching the authum and also the weather is not such as in Vietnam: -( the sun i shinning however the tempeture is only 5 C so it's the beginning to obtain colder.As you know the two of us started on our brand new jobs on September 17 and sofar it's been a very good but additionally very busy period for that both of us. We really enjoyed our vacation in Vietnam and much because of your effort in telling all of us about Vietnam and bringing us nearer to the local Vietnam lifestyle. I promised you an image of our house as well as I enclosed one within this mail. Next week we are experiencing some very good buddies visiting us and by then I must finalize the "video" of all of the about 1100 pictues that people took during our journey. But right now it's a video lasting over two hours so I will need to shorten it for almost 1 hour. But we have some excellent memories connected to nearly every picture - so that isn't a very easy job. I took the freedom to send two of those to you here additionally. We are "in our minds" ready planing the next day at Vietnam but we don't know when it will end up being yet - but if it rises north don´t worry we will demand you. I hope this particular mail goes well. We both whish you best wishes for the future and we don't doubt that you together with your skills will acchive your own goal. Yours sincerly Helle as well as Martin.
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07/15/2015
Thank you for your sense of responsibility, courtesy and your hospitality
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07/15/2015
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07/15/2015
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07/15/2015
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