Visit War Remnants Museum And Cu Chi Tunnels – Representing Vietnamese History
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War Remnants Museum – a gem of Ho Chi Minh City tourism
Located on the premises of the administration of the former US government, the War Remnants Museum displays documents, artifacts and images to emphasize the consequences of the wars that the invading forces have caused in Vietnam.
The museum opened only a few months after Vietnam had gained peace, with the original name being “American-Wei Gallery”. Although there are many exhibits with content about the war against the US, the main goal of the museum is to emphasize the brutality of the war.
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City
Nowadays, the museum expands its display, with many themes throughout Vietnam's struggle history, from when the Vietnamese fight against French and Japanese until they regained their peace. The main gallery on the ground floor bears the theme of World Supporting Vietnam for the Resistance. This topic somewhat emphasizes the museum's display viewpoint, more or less considered by some international visitors to have a one-sided view of war.
Throughout the museum, there are many exhibitions about the impact of the war on the life and people of Vietnam. These are images and artifacts representing the brutality of the war. Visitors should consider carefully visiting some of the galleries with content that is too painful to travel with young children.
There are many artifacts displayed at the museum
The garden area has more artifacts on display that are more suitable for children such as the tiger cages (solitary cells) and many American military weapons such as tanks, airplanes and helicopters. There is also plenty of unexploded ordnance on display in the yard.
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Cu Chi Tunnels – famous historical monument
In the past, the tunnel system in Cu Chi was a resistance base, a solid defensive system deep in the ground of our nation during the Indochina War and Vietnam War. Also known as the “underground city” of the Cu Chi land, it not only has a tunnel system like a maze but also a lot of rooms, clinics, kitchens, warehouses, working rooms, etc. steam out the bushes in the forest.
Nowadays, Cu Chi Tunnels is not only a special national monument but also a famous tourist attraction, serving about 20 million domestic and foreign visitors each year. Normally, it will take you about 1 day to explore every corner of this tunnel.
Going under the tunnels of Cu Chi is quite an experience
CuChiTunnels.vn is offering various tours, from half-day, full-day to 2 days tour to explore this wonderful monument of the S-shaped country. Take a look at this one and you will be impressed. If not, keep scrolling for more amazing tours.
The itinerary of Cu Chi Tunnels - War Remnants Museum Private Tour
The tour shall give you the experience of the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh and the historic outskirts of Cu Chi, as you explore these 2 iconic cities. You can venture to the impressive network of tunnels in Cu Chi, and then make your way to the lively city for a tour of some of its most popular destinations and markets.
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You will begin with a convenient hotel pickup at0 7:45 AM from your guide before making the drive to Cu Chi for the Cu Chi Tunnels - War Remnant Museum Private Tour. Upon your arrival, explore how the Viet Cong lived and fought underground in these intricately constructed tunnels. As you head below the surface you see hidden entrances, traps, bunkers, hospitals, and kitchens.
Cu Chi Tunnels - the represent of Vietnamese history
At midday stop for a traditional Vietnamese lunch before the drive back to Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon. Here you have the chance to tour the country's busiest city. Make your first stop at the famed Ben Thanh Market where you can find vendor-lined streets with colorful arrangements of produce and crafts. Take time to buy a few unique items and practice your bargaining skills.
Next, follow your guide to the War Remnants Museum to view the vast collection of wartime images dedicated to journalists and photographers who died during the French and American conflicts.
Tour finish at the Secret Cellar where you can find a historical relic on Saigon commandos’ feat of battle. Nearly three tons of weapons were kept in the cellar by Saigon Commandos to attack the Presidential Palace during the Tet Offensive in 1968. It is one among many untold valuable exhibits that manifest the brilliant feats of the Vietnamese people and army in their fight for national reunification that became true on April 30, 1975.
Relive the history of Vietnam
After all the exciting time, we drop you back at the hotel. Time to say goodbye to our guide and driver.
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If you don’t know what to do for the next vacation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We wish you a good day and hope to see you in Vietnam really soon.
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Please take a look at the following reviews from our customers
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.
Mr. James Duffy - Program Manager - Indian
07/15/2015
Thank you for your sense of responsibility, courtesy and your hospitality
Dear Mr. Dzung Nguyen, Regards. I must thank you for the sense of responsibility, courtesy as well as your hospitality, which enhance image of the country. I started loving your country as well as your countrymen. When I investigated your vietnam history, I'm really amazed. Covey my thanks to your company for having provided a great service for my vietnam visit. I have not given anything great like a quantity of business. However, You respected me and encouraged me to return again to Vietnam, after i first time could not enter your country. I would always remember you and getting excited about your visit to Indian. Thanks a lot. Your own truly,
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07/15/2015
Wonderful time in Hanoi and Halong Bay
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07/15/2015
Thank you for wonderful Hanoi & Halong Bay trip
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Erika and Bruno.
07/15/2015
Good time in Vietnam
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