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The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground passageways that run to more than 170 miles (250 kilometers) in total length in this area alone. Work by the Viet Cong commenced in 1948 as a means of shelter from the French air attacks during the Indochina conflict.
The network provided vital access and strategic control over the large rural area surrounding Ho Chi Minh City; over the following two decades the tunnels became a complex underground city including hospitals, defenses and living quarters. This meant despite all the bombings in the area many of the local people could still continue to live underground. In its prime and at its most impressive the Cu Chi Tunnels stretched from the southern Vietnamese capital all the way to the Cambodian border to the west, and in places was dug to 3 stories deep.
Much of the original tunnel system was destroyed in bombing raids during the 1970s but existing parts have been restored and opened as a poignant and fascinating reminder.
Today, this is an important war memorial and a popular tourist attraction. The tunnels are a part of a much bigger underground network of the country. In Cu Chi there are two different tunnel display sites – Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc.
As we’ve mentioned before, there are two tunnels in Cu Chi. The village of Ben Dinh is located nearly 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnels here are a very touristic spot, that’s why sometimes, especially during the high season, it may be overcrowded. Most of the companies will bring you here. But not all of them will tell you that Ben Dinh tunnels have been a part of a real network and were specially created only for tourists.
Situated 15 km farther Ben Dinh Tunnels. These are the original tunnels that were used by the soldiers of the Vietnamese army and Cu Chi people, who have managed to live, eat, sleep, work and plan the military activities here. Usually they were staying here during a daytime and going out only at night in order to get some supplies or attack the enemy. Also more than 10,000 people lost their lives here. The tour in the tunnels lasts for approximately one hour. Also just next to the tunnels there is a Ben Duoc temple, which is also worth visiting.
You have the chance to see the original shape of the tunnels (roughly 50 centimetre wide by 30 centimetre high) and actually crouch through tunnels which have been made bigger for tourists (80cm wide by 1 meter high). These hot and humid tunnels will take you to three levels of the tunnel complex; namely at three, six and nine meter deep. All around the outside you will see replica booby traps used during the war, old army equipment and weaponry.
For visitors who like to shoot with real guns, you have the chance to buy bullets and shoot weapons, including an M16, a shotgun or a Rambo-style M30. The most convenient way to enjoy this popular section of the Chu Chi Tunnels is to book a tour, but you can reach Ben Dinh Tunnels by bus for VND 120.000 (US$ 5), private car VND 1.200.000 (US$ 50) or by rental motorbike. The entrance fee is VND 90.000 (US$ 4).
The tunnel is only one of the historic sites of Vietnam during the Vietnam war, the small people who made the history of the nation. You can experience the tunnels that have been expanded for Westerner. The tunnels were still small so I couldn’t imagine what it would be like for Vietnamese people. They have a cooking hospital there, etc., all of which were unknown to Americans during the war ….
20 years of hard labor for this amazing network of tunnels. A definite must do in HCM. Well organized attraction. I saw many Vietnamese students on what looked like an educational tour. This is what it is, highly educational. A free snack was made available halfway through the tour, done by a professional guide.
Brilliant. Get there early to avoid the crowds. You can’t not go down and along the tunnels. They were ingenious against the Americans, and this shows you how did it all. Two or three hours is all you need.
The tunnels show the skills that the Vietnamese employed in winning the war. They, of course, couldn’t win by conventional means, so they employed a labyrinth of tunnels, some so small, it would be difficult for most north american males to get through. They had to know the underground “system” well enough to know which tunnel to take in the event of an attack. Also, the place was well fortified with a full underground kitchen and chimneys. They also showed various comaflagued traps which would kill an unsuspecting person instantly. Quite educational.
We had a private tour of the tunnels. You get to appreciate a very different view of the Vietnam war and appreciate some of the horrific but ingenuity used during this conflict. also enjoyed spending time with the driver and guide getting some 1 to 1 time talking about Vietnam in general.
We highly recommend you a PRIVATE DAY TRIP with us. You can read all about the Chu Chi Tunnels on the any travel’s forums – All we can say is that the quality of your experienced guide makes all the difference. I will not only answer all of our many questions but also provided a wealth of informative history about Vietnam war with both sides, its people and culture.
Anyone can get to the Chu Chi tunnels – with or without a guide, however if you’re going to spend nearly a day of your valuable vacation time. You’d better contact us for further information