Cu Chi Tunnels
Overview
While visiting the War Remnants Museum gives you a theoretical glimpse of the Vietnam War, wandering around a small area of Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular tourist attraction in Vietnam, allows you to have real-life experiences and learn about Vietnam’s mind-blowing military strategy that was instrumental in their landslide victory against the US and South Vietnamese forces.
Cu Chi tunnel
Billing itself as Asia’s longest underground system, Cu Chi Tunnels, around 1.5 hours away from District 1, can even be more impressive than you’ve ever imagined.
What to see
It may be interesting to know that the part of Cu Chi Tunnels that is open for the general public is only peanuts compared to the whole underground system that has been built. Upon arrival at the site, you are required to buy an admission ticket, which is VND 35,000 (~USD 1.6) for an adult. After being guided to the theatre hall, where you get to watch a documentary about the construction of the tunnel system and how Vietnamese soldiers lived under the Earth’s surface before proceeding to the bunkers, trapdoors, constructed living areas, storage facilities, command centres and kitchens.
Cu Chi tunnel
Do not forget to crawl through the tunnels to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of being 10 meters below the ground. Many people hesitate to do this at first, but they feel pretty much satisfied after finishing the route. An important tip that needs mentioning is always to follow the person in front of you so as not to get lost.
Kitchen in the tunnel
Travel Tips
Remember to wear sunscreen as the sunlight here is pretty strong. Also, visitors are advised to wear protective clothing since there are lots of mosquitoes flying around.
Useful Information
- Location: Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam
- Best for: Adults, History Buffs
- Entrance: 35,000
- Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Distance to city center: 22.0km (13.7 mi)
![Thuong Xa Tax](jpg/eb3a5713944c7e4dbd2a298b4df7fd5f.jpg)
Thuong Xa Tax
Although the building was demolished in 2016, Thuong Xa Tax merits every mention when one talks of Saigon.
![Giac Lam Pagoda](jpg/e4151cc611998ad25f7e283a12d3feb5.jpg)
Giac Lam Pagoda
Built in 1744, Giac Lam Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh city. Giac Lam Pagoda is located at 118 Lac Long Quan Street, Tan Binh District.
![Saigon Central Post Office](jpg/ee4e2f4e18174fd11026c0b474759402.jpg)
Saigon Central Post Office
The Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect.