Travelling to Ho Chi Minh City, people often think of church immediately Notre Dame, City Post Office, Con Rua Lake ... but not only that, this place also carries bold historical marks of a time of war and smoke. And Cu Chi tunnels are the clearest mark for that heroic historical period.
With all tourists, Ho Chi Minh city a.k.a Saigon not only impressed by the pace of life dynamics, structures tall highlights, cafes unique style, shopping malls extremely exciting but it also owns the The destination is marked with the history of a time of war and fire, including the Cu Chi tunnels.
Ho Chi Minh City also owns places bearing bold history and including Cu Chi tunnels. Photo: csaba
Cu Chi Tunnels is one of the famous historical sites and also a tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City that is visited by domestic and foreign tourists every time they have the opportunity to come to this city. The relic is located about 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh city center.
Cu Chi Tunnels are located about 70km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: baomoi
Cu Chi tunnels are a transformation and creation battle of Cu Chi's people in the resistance war against invading enemies, gaining independence and freedom for the country, so this place is also known as a region heroic steel land.
Cu Chi Tunnels is one of the tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh City that is loved by domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: bluerivertunnel
This area is preserved at two locations including Ben Duoc Tunnels in Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune and Ben Dinh Tunnels in Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District. And both of these sites have been recognized as National Historical Cultural Monuments.
This tunnel area is preserved in two locations, including Ben Duoc Tunnels and Ben Dinh Tunnels. Photo: malin.vilhelmina
Cu Chi Tunnels possesses 250km deep underground, consisting of 3 floors radiating countless branches, connected to each other and can reach the Saigon River. The space between floors has a secret hatch cover. In the tunnels there are buttons to block points needed to prevent enemy spraying or chemical poisoning.
Cu Chi tunnels are also known as heroic steel lands. Photo: tourbonphuong
Along the tunnel with air vents above are discreetly disguised and exposed to the ground by many secret doors. Countless doors are structured into combat nests, sniper rifle mounds are very versatile. Under the tunnels in the critical area and around the hatch, there are pit tunnels, nail holes, traps ...
Cu Chi Tunnels possesses 250km deep underground. Photo: getyourguide
Along with that is the continuous construction built to serve the needs of living and fighting such as trenches, mounds, combat drives, cellars, sleeping, meetings, activities, military medicine, warehouses Food conceal, water wells, Hoang Cam kitchen, .. all of which will bring you a lot of interesting experiences when coming here.
Experience The first experience that you cannot miss when coming to Cu Chi Tunnels is tunneling. Before you start testing the endurance of tunneling, you will see a documentary and be introduced to the history of the Cu Chi tunnels and the role of Cu Chi tunnels during the war. as a brief about the model of the structure of the tunnel.
The first experience that you cannot miss when coming to Cu Chi Tunnels is tunneling. Photo: vietdaily Although the
The tunnel here is very long, the tunnel you are visiting is only 120m long, 2 floors deep. Although it has been loosened to accommodate visitors to move more comfortably, the passageway in the tunnel is still quite small and narrow for those of adults.
Although the tunnel here is very long, the tunnel you can visit is only 120m long. Photo: phuotvivu
In addition, there are some tunnels you will find it difficult to breathe because of the tight space and lack of oxygen. Therefore, for travelers with a fear of narrow spaces or having problems with heart diseases, it is always recommended not to try this experience.
Most especially, you can also enjoy boiled tapioca with salt and sesame seeds after tunneling. Photo: bloganchoi
After getting out of the cellar, you will have time to rest, wash off dirt during the tunneling process and especially enjoy boiled tapioca with salt and sesame seeds instructed by you (prepared in advance).
Each area of the tunnels is built to recreate the life of the Cu people. Chi under the tunnel. In addition, the guides will introduce more about the functions of the trenches, mounds, combat drives; mechanism of action of different types of traps and tunnels;… This will definitely become a memorable experience for your trip.
Each area of the tunnels is built to recreate the life of the people of Cu Chi under the tunnel. Photo: nld
Besides, do not forget to take pictures with the wreckage models of aircraft, battle tanks, guns, ammunition, and artillery used during the war are still being kept here.
For those who love thrilling games, they will definitely enjoy shooting sports here. After you have selected the appropriate gun, you will be given specific instructions to practice firing test on animal-shaped steles. Prices of ammunition and reference guns of AK and M16 guns: 55k / member, at least 5 members must be purchased; as for M60, M30 guns,…: 50,000VND / member, at least 10 members must be purchased.
For those who love thrilling games, they will surely enjoy shooting sports at Cu Chi tunnels. Photo: hopon-hopoff.vn
If you go in a group and want to play team games, you can choose to play paintball. This is a game that is extremely loved by young people because it can train team spirit, judgment ability, reaction speed, improve health.
Another interesting experience is to visit the reconstruction of the Cu Chi liberated area. This reconstruction area was built to describe the house architecture, lifestyle, living and fighting of Cu Chi people in the period 1961-1972.
Another experience that is also quite interesting is to visit the reappearance of the Cu Chi liberation area. Photo: nld
Here, you will hear explanations about 3 spatial regions about the lives of people in the newly liberated area, the space of the war period of the enemy fiercely ravaged the Cu Chi liberation area and Finally, the scene of the war period to the climax of the fierce, this is also the period when the whole life of Cu Chi's militiamen and people has moved underground.
Here, you will hear explanations about three spatial regions describing the life of the Cu Chi people in the period 1961-1972. Photo: queduatravel
In addition, at the reconstruction of the Cu Chi liberation area, you can also visit the landscape lake simulating the East Sea, the timber forest of the three regions, and three miniature architectural models representing the three regions: North , Central and South are One Pillar Pagoda, Ngo Mon Gate and Ho Chi Minh Museum at Nha Rong Wharf.
There are many ways to reach Cu Chi Tunnels, you can ride a motorbike or car to get to the tunnels from 1:30 to 2 hours along the Truong Chinh route - An Suong - Hoc Mon intersection - Provincial road 15 to reach Cu Chi tunnels. In addition, you can also take the bus for convenience and cost savings.
In addition to the specialties of sesame and salt steamed noodles that you enjoy in your journey to discover the relic, Cu Chi also has many delicious dishes that you should not miss such as beef Silk, one of Cu Chi's specialties, is famous for its fresh and rich taste that few places can compare.
Do not miss the famous delicious beef Cu Chi. Photo: kenh14
Or is a special durian cane juice only available at Vuon Cau restaurant, about 3km from the An Suong flyover to the right hand side. Remember to order a plate of tapioca tubers with coconut milk to eat with it.
Or is a special durian cane juice only available at Vuon Cau restaurant. Photo: vietworld
Some other information:
Entrance fee: 20,000 VND / person Vietnam and 110,000 VND / international person.
Open: open all days from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
What is more meaningful than to visit and learn about a heroic battle period of the Vietnamese people in general and the Cu Chi people in particular. If you have the opportunity to travel to Ho Chi Minh city, do not miss this interesting place.
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