Explore Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Full Day TourHo Chi Minh City is very much the heart of Vietnamese business and entrepreneurs. Incomes here are typically twice that of Hanoi and the city’s skyline is rapidly changing, reflecting the sharp influx of foreign trade within the last decade. And yet for all this modernity, the city still retains its connections to the past, particularly so in Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown. Here dozens of elegant temples and pagodas can be seen. The French too left their mark here – the city has many street cafes and patisseries where fresh croissants can be purchased The Cu Chi Tunnels were pivotal to the Communist’s victory over the Americans and the South Vietnamese Armies as they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area around Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system, parts of which were several levels deep, stretched over 200kms from Saigon to the Cambodian border The area of Cu Chi was one of the most pro-communist districts in the far south; indeed the VC used the tunnels to organize the 1968 Tet Offensive. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi has designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded: you can still see numerous craters caused by 500 pound B52 bombs. It was this persistent bombing campaign that drove many of the residents of Cu Chi together with the Viet Cong underground. Originally the tunnels had been created as far back as 1948 to help combat the French. Now they were rapidly expanded to include innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers kitchens, and even schools. Today the remaining tunnels of this intricate network have been widened to accommodate the larger western frame and have now become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience of what underground life in the American war must have been like and a deep appreciation of the courage and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people Itinerary 7.45 - 8.00 am: Pick up you at the meeting point, start to the downtown of Ho Chi Minh for touring along the famous Dong Khoi street, passing by the Opera House, Town Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral & central Post Office and Independent Palace. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon: We are heading to Hoc Mon District to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, is 70 kilometers Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created a long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. Back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Inclusion – A/C car – English speaking tour guide – Entrance fees and 01 Aquafina water bottle/pax – 01 Lunch (standard option is not included) Exclusion – Gun shooting – Drinks and tips – Travel insurance – Personal expenses Children policy: – Free of charge for the infant (below 3-years-old), other expense pay by parents – 50% rate of adult for children from 3-7 years old – 75% rate of adult for children from 8-under 10-years-old – 100% adult ticket for children over 10-years-old – Two adults bring 2 children, The 2nd child will be charged 100% adult ticket Notes: – The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions – Special request (diet or vegetarian,…) should be sent before your departure date – Surcharge $5/pax for Lunar New Year, Eve New year, Sep 2nd, Apr 30, May 1 Share This Post