After an early breakfast, depart Saigon center for a drive out to visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the most famous war relics in Vietnam and the World. The system was dug and used as a stronghold of Viet Minh and Viet Cong from 1948 to 1975 during the first and second Indochina War.
This underground city consists of more than 200km of spider net narrow underground tunnels that connecting half or total covered hideouts, shelters, fighting bunkers, hospital, school, living rooms and so on with air filters, airtight covers, booby traps and sentries were all part of the system.
Watch a documentary film introducing the war time then walk along sinuous paths run under tropical foliages to explore the tunnel system. Discover secret entrance, booby traps, visiting workshops, clinics and so on...
It is the chance for you to creep into a tunnel to experience how the Vietcong lived and fought during that time and learn more about Vietnam War as well as how strong people’s determination can be.
Continue with a short drive to Tay Ninh through some of historical sites and old battle field and take a visit to Cao Dai Holy See, the head church of Caodaism that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail.
This afternoon, after getting back to Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City, it is free time to roam around the city for sightseeing and photos.
Summary of inclusions
cu chi tunnels & tay ninh explore
Hotel in ho chi minh city