How Should You Get To Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam?

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How Should You Get To Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam?

Mentioning of Southern Vietnam tourism, most of us must have heard of Cu Chi Tunnels, where was work of Vietnamese people in the period of resistance against the US. How can you visit this wonderful structures of Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City?
16 December, 2019 Freeland Journey

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Cu Chi Tunnels has marked the heroic victories of the nation in spirit as well as showing the wisdom of the Vietnamese people in the Southern area who fought and won against the enemy. Especially Cu Chi Tunnels system is built in deep underground, used to hide and fight violent enemies. Today, when the country is peaceful, Cu Chi has become a historical tourist place.

Cu Chi Tunnels is one of Vietnam's significant historical monuments, about 70 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This heroic land is a popular tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Especially, on weekends, Cu Chi Tunnels is an ideal place to visit, go out and picnic by many families and groups of friends.

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Cu Chi Tunnels is a famous historical relic of Vietnam

The tunnel system consists of many rooms such as infirmary, kitchen, storage, office, underground road system. The tunnel system is about 200 kilometers long and has ventilation systems in place of shrubs. Previously, Cu Chi was considered to be one of the important points of the war zone, where the enemy concentrated fiercely to attack. During the war, a large number of bombs and mines were encountered, created such chaos and problems.

Today, when the war is over, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a tourist destination that attracts the most tourists. Foreign tourists coming to Vietnam also cannot ignore this famous monument. Visitors can personally experience the life of Vietnamese ancestors during the war when they go into the tunnel. And only by experiencing it will they understand why the small country of Vietnam wins over the enemy of the largest and the richest country.

There are many means of transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels. So how do travelers go to Cu Chi Tunnels? For families who want to organize a weekend trip, we recommend renting a car for self-driving. The rent is from 500.000 VND to 1.000.000 VND depending on the car model and the number of family members. You can both actively schedule and spend time with your family having a comfortable space to chat, move and store things.

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Cu Chi Tunnels is the perfect destination for weekends hangout

Renting your own car, just over 1 hour of driving, you can talk with your family freely, instead of being crowded with other tourists. In particular, for families with children, a self-driving car is very convenient as well.

For young people or foreigners who are looking for a thrilling adventure, using motorbikes seem to be a great method. Only about 70 kilometers from Hi Chi Minh City, renting a motorbike to go to Cu Chi Tunnels is also very convenient. This is suitable for young people to explore Cu Chi Tunnels alone or in groups of friends.

Here is the route to Cu Chi Tunnels that we recommend for you. From Ben Thanh market, you follow the direction of An Suong overpass, District 12. From here, go along Highway 22 to Gieng Nuoc crossroads and turn right into Ba Trieu street. If you go straight to this road, you will see Quang Trung Street, and about 1 kilometer more you will see Trung Nu Vuong Street.

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Most foreigners prefer traveling by motorbike

From here, you will go straight to Hoc Mon town. Run another 6 kilometers to Tan Quy intersection, continue straight to the Phu Hoa Dong market. Here, go another 10 kilometers to Nhon Tay crossroads. Finally, go another 8 kilometers to Cu Chi Tunnels.

Considering hiring a bicycle as well. If you don’t want to travel by motorbike, the bicycle will be the perferct alternation. Cycling is much safer, more environment-friendly and gives you a great chance to enjoy the little interesting things you see along the way. CuChiTunnels.vn also offer some high-quality cycling tour to Cu Chi Tunnels which you absolutely should check out.

CuChiTunnels.vn is having numerous high-quality tours to explore Cu Chi Tunnels – the most important and famous historical relic in Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City. Along with it, you can seek for the opportunity to explore the wonderful tourism site named Mekong Delta as well. Don’t hesitate to contact CuChiTunnels.vn is you are looking for a memorable vacation.

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Don't miss the chance to visit Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnels is the perfect hangout destination for weekends with your families and loved ones. If you are foreigners who are touring in Ho Chi Minh City, pick a free day that is suitable for you and we will take care of all the work.

CuChiTunnels.vn is ready to serve you. We wish you a good day and hope to see you in our beautiful S-shaped country soon.

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