Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore the Underground Tunnels and War History
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🕳️ Cu Chi Tunnels – A Symbol of Willpower and Ingenuity
The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive underground system stretching over 200 kilometers, originally dug by hand during the resistance war against the French and later expanded during the Vietnam War. Far beyond a hiding place, this was an entire underground city complete with living areas, battle zones, medical stations, and supply routes.
The tunnels were built across three levels, with smart design features to resist bombs, manage ventilation, drain water, and include hidden exits and deadly traps. Every meter reflects the extraordinary intelligence and unwavering spirit of the Vietnamese people.
⭐ Highlights of the Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
1. Watch wartime documentaries
Begin your visit by watching a short documentary that reveals the intense wartime environment and the incredible determination behind the tunnel system. It sets the stage for everything you’re about to witness.
2. Crawl through the tunnels like a real soldier
You’ll have the chance to enter sections of the tunnel (widened for tourists) and experience the tight, dark, humid spaces where thousands of Vietnamese soldiers once lived, fought, and survived. This unforgettable moment brings history closer than ever.
3. Visit the Hoang Cam kitchen, medical areas, and weapon storage
Get a closer look at ingenious wartime solutions: the smokeless Hoang Cam stove, underground infirmaries, hidden food storage, and weapons caches. These areas demonstrate not only survival but strategic strength during wartime.
4. Taste cassava with sesame salt
After your underground adventure, enjoy a traditional snack of boiled cassava served with sesame salt—a simple yet symbolic meal that sustained many during difficult times. This humble dish carries deep historical meaning.
5. Test your skills at the shooting range
For thrill-seekers, the shooting range offers a chance to fire historic weapons like the AK-47 or M16. While optional and available at an extra cost, this activity is especially popular among those interested in military history.
🚌 Why Choose the Cu Chi Tunnels Tour?
✔️ Convenient location near Ho Chi Minh City
Located just 1.5 to 2 hours by car from the city center, Cu Chi is perfect for a half-day or full-day tour, especially for travelers with limited time.
✔️ A living piece of history
Unlike museums that simply display artifacts, Cu Chi offers an immersive, hands-on historical experience. It’s a meaningful destination for both Vietnamese and international visitors.
✔️ Great for educational travel
Whether you’re a student, history buff, or traveler seeking to understand Vietnam’s resilience, this tour brings the past to life uniquely and unforgettably.
📌 Travel Tips for Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Clothing: Wear lightweight clothes and walking shoes—there’s plenty of walking and crawling involved.
- Health: Avoid entering the tunnels if you suffer from heart conditions, respiratory issues, or claustrophobia.
- Respect the site: Don’t litter or enter restricted areas. This is not just a tourist attraction, but a memorial to the lives lost.
- Be mindful of cultural sensitivity: Although interactive, this site carries deep emotional and historical significance.
📍 Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc – Which section to visit?
- Ben Dinh: More tourist-friendly, with wider tunnels and interactive exhibits. Ideal for casual travelers or families.
- Ben Duoc: More original and less crowded. Best for those seeking a more authentic, historical experience.
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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.
Lucie & Ruud
07/15/2015
Memorial trip Vietnam
Hi Nam, As promised some pictures from the great trip to Vietnam. We'd a marvelous time and also have good memories to your countrie and also the people there. We enjoyed the trip greatly, you did a great job. Say hello towards the driver. Greatings from Lucie as well as Ruud.
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,
Chin Choo
07/15/2015
Wonderful time in Hanoi and Halong Bay
Dear Phu Hope this postal mail finds you well. I returned to Malaysia last 7 days. I had a wonderful amount of time in Hanoi and Halong Bay. Thanks to the nice people who I met during the trip in addition to thanks to you to be such a wonderful visit guide. I will certainly visit Hanoi again. I attach a few of the photos which I took throughout the Halong Bay trip that you should see. How are things along with you? That's all for right now. Regards Chin Choo.
Alicia
07/15/2015
Thank you for wonderful Hanoi & Halong Bay trip
Hello Giang, Just wanted to give you thanks for taking our team (St John Bosco) close to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. You taught us a lot and we all skipped you after we remaining for Sapa. There is really a photo attached to this email for you personally. Hope you are nicely, from Alicia.
Erika and Bruno.
07/15/2015
Good time in Vietnam
Hi Sing! Hello Chochichäschtli! (The new word that you simply lerned about the furniture within the kitchen) Howe are you? We had a excellent time in Vietnam. The north part as well as the area in the southern was very interesting. Concerning the weather we are lucky because we'd always sunny days as well as hot. Now we're in the cold Switzerland. Any days ago we'd for this wintertime the first snow. Best regards and a great time whithout rain!! Silvia as well as Pius Erika and Bruno.
