Cu Chi Tunnels – the Vietnam Underground Tunnels is an underground defensive tunnel system 250km long, consisting of 3 floors, dug during the Indochina War and Vietnam War.
Introduction to the historical relic site of Vietnam Underground Tunnels
Location: Provincial Road 15, Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.
The Cu Chi Tunnels are the most famous historical site in Ho Chi Minh City. You need to travel 70km from the city center to get here. The most popular way to travel is by self-driving car, but you can also take a bus or taxi.
Ticket price to visit Vietnam Underground Tunnels
Entrance ticket:
- Adults: 35,000 VND/person (for Vietnamese guests), 70,000 VND/person (for foreign guests)
- The Cu Chi Tunnels are the most famous historical site in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Children aged 7 to 16 years old and students are eligible for a 50% discount off the adult ticket price.
- People with disabilities, children under the age of seven, armed forces officers and soldiers, the elderly, people who have contributed significantly to the revolution, and low-income households: Free admission.
In addition, when you want to go underground or participate in some games here, you will have to buy tickets according to the Cu Chi Tunnels Management Board regulations. The ticket price list at this Saigon tourist destination is listed, so there will be no price cutting or charging higher than actual prices.
The history of Vietnam Underground Tunnels
Vietnam Underground Tunnels is a strategic base associated with the resistance war against France from 1946 to 1948.. The army and people of Tan Phu Trung commune and Phuoc Vinh An commune jointly carried out this project to help the ministry. The team hides and stores weapons and personal belongings, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. Initially, people in each village dug a separate tunnel. But later, the tunnels were connected for ease of travel and transporting supplies and weapons, forming a continuous system.
During the American resistance, the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam expanded the Cu Chi tunnel system. The project is even more firmly reinforced and meticulously designed, demonstrating our people’s technical skills and intense fighting will. Cu Chi Tunnels at this time were:
- A safe rampart.
- Protecting the leaders of Saigon-Gia Dinh.
- Establishing many resounding victories and.
The entire Cu Chi tunnels have a total length of 250km. The tunnel is divided into 3 different depths. The highest floor is 3 meters above ground, the middle floor is 6 meters, and the deepest floor is 12 meters. In addition to the area for the duo to live and store weapons, Cu Chi Tunnels is also divided into many branches with areas of nail pits, spike tunnels, minefields…
The Cu Chi Tunnels historical relic site is one of six famous manufactured structures worldwide. Furthermore, this location is ranked among the top seven most exotic destinations in Southeast Asia, attracting a large number of tourists.
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Discover the appeal of the historic Vietnam Underground Tunnels
Visit the tunnels
According to Lily’s Travel, going underground is the most exciting experience you cannot miss coming to Cu Chi Tunnels. Here, you will understand more about the difficulties of the ancient soldiers. Besides, there is admiration for our officials’ and people’s will and energy. However, for those who are afraid of small spaces, going underground can be an unpleasant experience.
In the tunnel entrance area, you can taste some dishes our soldiers and compatriots eat daily, such as potatoes, cassava, and tubers dipped in sesame salt.
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Explore the war zone recreation area
The war zone recreation area is built in a small basement near the ground. The interior features a large projection screen and simple chairs. Here, visitors can watch precious war films, recording our army’s and people’s daily lives and fighting scenes. Some scenes are from documentaries. Others are re-enactments.
Furthermore, at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you can see many valuable historical artifacts, such as the guns our soldiers used in the resistance war against the French, tanks, fighter planes, and so on. These artifacts have been meticulously preserved; while you may look at them, do not touch them at random to avoid causing damage.
Experience exciting shooting games
The shooting area is extremely popular with young people because it brings thrills, excitement and bonds with friends. Cu Chi Tunnels has two versions: defense sports shooting and paintball shooting.
If you choose to shoot national defense sports guns, you will be able to use rifles and have staff to guide you in assembling, disassembling, and practicing shooting. You can play this game individually, carefully monitored by staff to ensure safety. You do not need to rent a gun but will need to buy bullets at prices ranging from 40,000 VND to 60,000 VND/bullet.
For large groups of friends, playing paintball will be more enjoyable. This is a team game that not only trains physical strength but also enhances teamwork skills and quick reaction ability. This game costs 50,000 VND per person for a 60-minute session, with bullets priced at 3,000 VND each.
Water entertainment and games area
The game area is also located within the area recreating the Cu Chi liberated area. Walk for about 15 minutes, and you will see a landscape lake simulating the East Sea; next is a precious wood forest and three iconic architectural models of the three regions: One Pillar Pagoda, Ngo Mon Quan, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Nha Rong Harbor.
At Cu Chi Tunnels, you can play many interesting games like cycling, swimming, and kayaking. You must buy tickets to play these games according to the listed price.
Visit a wildlife rescue station
The animal rescue station is not on the Cu Chi Tunnels campus but is only a few kilometers away. Therefore, this will be a beautiful destination for groups of primary and secondary school students visiting. This rescue station is the largest wildlife hospital in the southern region. Here, about 3,600 rare species of animals are being rescued, many of which are listed in the Red Book.
The rescue station is designed on a large scale, creating conditions for wild animals to live in the closest natural environment. Seeing rare animals with your eyes will be a memorable memory in your journey to travel and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Notes when visiting Vietnam Underground Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels are very large; you must walk and tunnel to explore. Therefore, choose comfortable clothes, wear sneakers and loose clothes. A wide variety of drinks and foods are available here. However, you can still prepare food and bring your own to save costs.
If you want to buy souvenirs, you can go to the shops inside the relic site, which the Cu Chi Tunnels Management Board has opened. The prices of the items here are listed, you can freely choose and buy them if you fit your budget. If you buy things from outside, you may be taken advantage of and overcharged.
Above is information and experiences from Lily’s Travel travel guide so you can visit Cu Chi Tunnels with many exciting and memorable experiences. This relic will help you learn more about a significant period in the nation’s history.
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