Duration: 3 days
On the Moc Chau & Mai Chau Tour - 3 Days Trip from Hanoi you will visit North-West area of Vietnam, Mai Chau Mountains and village, watch the Dai Yem Waterwall, do short trekkings, boat trips, Read more ➤
Location:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Suggested visit duration:
8-10 Hours
Amission Fee:
Free-Of-Charge access
Overall raiting based on Rewiews:
Category:
Sights & Landmarks
Official Website:
https://www.tripspoint.com/attraction/cu-cui-tunnels/273
Opening hours:
Mon
8:00
-
18:00
Tue
8:00
-
18:00
Wed
8:00
-
18:00
Thu
8:00
-
18:00
Fri
8:00
-
18:00
Sat
8:00
-
18:00
Sun
8:00
-
18:00
Cu Cui Tunnels are the network of different tunnels situated in Cu Cui District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These tunnels are part of a bigger network of tunnels that are built in the country for various cities as well as defense purposes. Several military campaigns were held in Cu Cui Tunnels during the times of the Vietnam war.
The base for operations for Tet Offence in 1968 was also these tunnels. Apart from this, soldiers used to hide in these tunnels during combat operations. Moreover, the Cu Cui Tunnels served the purpose of supply routes for food, weapons and living space for the North Vietnamese fighters. In short, the tunnel system remained of great value for the Viet Cong while resisting the Americans undue aggression.
However, in order to contain them, the US and South Vietnamese trained the soldiers called Tunnel Rats to navigate inside the tunnels to detect the booby traps and locate the enemy presence. Since the end of the Vietnamese war, the tunnels have become a great tourist spot. Cu Cui Tunnels were dug by the communist forces in the late 1940s during the times of independence from the French Colonial authority. As the US expanded its combat operation in alliance with the South Vietnamese, the tunnels were expanded by the Vietnamese and communist forces.
In January 1966, almost 8,000 US troops attacked the communist forces with large explosives and hunted the communist troops but, unfortunately, remained unsuccessful in their combat operation as the North Vietnamese hide into underground tunnels. It is said that almost 45,000 Vietnamese men and women have sacrificed their lives in defending the Cu Chi Tunnels over the time of the Vietnam war.
The government of Vietnam included these tunnels in their war memorial parks in 1975 and dedicated to tourism. Tourists can go to some safe areas of the tunnel, can view the command centers but remember don’t go inside without the support of any local guide.
One can enjoy firing the bullets from the AK-47 rifle and could taste the food that soldiers used to eat in Cu Cui Tunnels during the times of war.
Duration: 2 days
Enjoy overnight Cuc Phuong National Park Tour from Hanoi visiting amazingly preserved nature of Vietnam and engaging to cultural and wildlife heritage with enchanting scenery. Have a boat trip, light Read more ➤
Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes
With the Hoa Lu Tam Coc day Trip from Hanoi you will have amazing day of combined activities - sightseeing on the way, beautiful Tam Coc boat trip, cycling around scenic village to the Bich Dong Read more ➤
Duration: 1 day, 8 hours, 30 minutes
For the Overnight Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi we collect you directly from any hotel in the central part of Hanoi and we start our journey to have 2 days long overnight Halong Bay cruise to sail, Read more ➤
Duration: 3 days
For the 3-days Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi, we gather you straight from any kind of hotel in the central component of Hanoi and also we start our trip to have 3 days long over night Halong Bay Read more ➤
Duration: 8 days
Exploring Vietnam Tour Package starts takes you to the 8 days long journey across this beautiful country allowing you to explore and discover every part of Vietnam in the best manner with all the Read more ➤
Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Halong Bay Tour from Hanoi is an unique experience taking you for a day trip to the Halong Bay archipelago consisting of thousands islands of strange shapes created by nature along the millions Read more ➤
Duration: 8 hours
Hanoi City Tour lets you to discover the capital city of Vietnam with experienced local guide that will take you to hidden gems of Hanoi as well as to the most important attractions of Hanoi like Ho Read more ➤
Duration: 10 hours
Hanoi Perfume Pagoda full day tour from Hanoi is the combination of luxury bus tour, boat trip and trekking allowing you to visit famous Perfume pagoda, Lyly Water, paddy fields and rocky mountains. Read more ➤
Duration: 1 day
Villages & Crafts Day Tour with Hanoi Tour Guide in small group allows you to visit the handicraft villages in Hanoi suburban, enjoy local food and even try to work as a farmer there. Guide and coach Read more ➤
Back Beach in Vung Tau
The best way to reach the Back Beach in Vung Tau is by ferry from HCMC. Basically, there are two beaches at the Vung Tau, Back Beach in Vung Tau and Front Beach. Vung Tau remained full of visitors at the Attraction Detalis >
Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City offers you the Ben Thanh Market to visit. Locals can be seen in the majority in the market for the purchase and sale of local products. They promote their local industry by cooperating with Attraction Detalis >
Con Phung Island
Con Phung Island is in the main Ben Tre Province, located across the Mekong River. One can reach by boat in just 30 minutes from My Tho. Con Phung Island offers the holy land of Coconut Congregation to most Attraction Detalis >
Dong Khoi Street
Dong Khoi Street offers you the opportunity to see French architecture. Explore the sky rise modern buildings, international merchandise stores, and comfortable restaurants. Even though the history of Dong Attraction Detalis >
Ho May Park
Ho May Park is a special place on Nui Lon’s Peak in Vung Tau City. All the modern facilities are available in the park which makes it dreamlike landscape just like Elysium. Tourists love to spend Attraction Detalis >