Cu Chi Tunnels Tours - Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam

We believe that the system of Cu Chi tunnels is always worth a half-day tour during your trip to Saigon! Combining with a short visit to the War Remnants Museum, both attractions are ideal for those who love learning more about history lessons. Along with that, outdoor activities are what you can also experience while in here.

Nowadays, the Cu Chi tunnels become one of the attractive tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City for both domestic and foreign tourists, who are fond of discovering the country’s history. This topic is written to help you gain a better understanding of the tunnels. It covers some basic information about the network, from history to activities, which makes sure that your journey will be meaningful and unforgettable!
 

A brief glance at Cu Chi Tunnels

 
Located about 60 kilometers to the Northwest of the city center, the network of Cu Chi tunnels is often visited by both locals and foreigners. It is actually an extensive labyrinth of underground tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas lived and developed strategies for the war. The truth is that the network was initially built in 1948 by the Viet Minh soldiers as the hideout, and then became an effective means of communication between villages.


Ben Dinh tunnels in Cu Chi
 
During the fight, Cu Chi tunnels were extended over an area of more than 200 kilometers and thus played a significant role in helping the Vietnamese troops gain the outstanding victory. Not only was it home for a wide number of Viet Cong guerrillas, but it was also a complicated structure with lots of different branches, such as hospitals, kitchens, theatres, schools, etc. all built into this amazing tunnel system. At that time, soldiers cooked, ate, worked, slept, and even made strategies for the upcoming war. Though dealing with all of difficulties, Vietnamese soldiers remain the indomitable and optimistic spirit and fight hard for the country.
 
 

Top experiences you should try while in Cu Chi tunnels

#1: Visit two sites of Cu Chi tunnels

At present, there are 2 sites of the Cu Chi tunnels open to the public, namely Ben Duoc Tunnel Site and Ben Dinh Tunnel Site. Visiting these sites bring you very different experiences. While the Ben Duoc remains many parts of the original tunnel system, the Ben Dinh were slightly reconstructed to welcome tourists. That’s why most of the Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour start the itineraries in the Ben Dinh Site.


Life in the tunnels
 
During the journey, you will not only learn more about the interesting stories of Vietnam’s history, but also have a chance to experience how the soldier lived and worked underground during the war. Stopping by each room of the tunnel, served different purposes to those living inside, gives you the great admiration for the guerrillas in the past. It is quite possible to gain insight into the persistence and resourcefulness of these soldiers when you crawl on the tiny underground tunnels. For our opinion, those, who are afraid of the dark and narrow space, should not try this experience for sure.
 

#2: Try paintball shooting game!

After going through the tunnels, you should relax and cheer your mind with a brand-new and addicted game, called paintball shooting. To play this sport, tourists will equally be divided into two teams, and play with each other.  
 
Of course, the price for Cu Chi Tunnels shooting in a team ranges around 50,000 - 100,000 VND or more/1 person, depending on the number of paintballs you carry during the game.
 

#3: Don’t miss Cu Chi gun range

In the Cu Chi Tunnels, the gun range is another activity we recommend you to try once. If you have never touched or used real guns before, then this is a wonderful opportunity. It is so inspiring to try shooting in the target to know how excellent your shooting capability is.
 
Both Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc have the shooting ranges for visitors to practice. But, remember that you should be in a good health condition as well as at least 16 years old in order to be involved in this activity.
 


To get known about the gun, you must pay around 50,000 VND for 1 hour. How about using the gun and trying shooting? At that time, each bullet will costs you 25,000 – 40,000 VND. Actually, the price also depends on what type of the gun you want to try (For instance, an AK-47 gun has 25 bullets, an M16 rifle has 16 bullets, and a short gun has 7 bullets). But, to enjoy the Cu Chi Tunnels Afternoon Tour by Bus at the fullest, price should not the matter, right? All we need are joy and experiences!
 

#4: Wander around Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station

Want to discover more? Then, Viet Fun Travel suggests you to pay a visit to Animal Rescue center – the biggest wild animal clinic of the Southern region. The center is currently situated in the middle of Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, far away about 1 kilometer from the main Cu Chi tunnels.


 
With the favorable location, you can spend time coming here to get a better understanding about the protection of wildlife that has been confiscated from other illegal traders or even owners. Typical animals are bears, gibbons, and otters. Animal lovers should not overlook this trip. However, we advise you to make a phone call beforehand if you to visit this place.
 
In summary, it it’s not all about Ben Dinh, Ben Duoc, paintball shooting, gun activity, and Wildlife Rescue Station when we expect inspiring outdoor activities in Cu Chi tunnels trip. But, there are also a lot more for you to try, such as canoeing, kayaking, camping, riding bikes, swimming, etc. It is great to know that tourists often choose the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai tour in one day and we think it is a flawless combination. How about you? Let’s come and try now!

Redirecting...

Please waiting...