Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

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ID: GYG521022-910781
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 1 days


Description

Learn about the struggles underground during the Vietnam War from a local perspective. Tour the infamous Cu Chi war tunnels and soak up vibrant modern life in Ho Chi Minh City.
In The Morning: Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, we will go exploring 3 famous sites in Ho Chi Minh City:
08.30am - 09.00am: the first site we visit is War Remnants Museum. This museum is currently one of the most popular and attractive museums in Vietnam. It is famous for the stories of the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese’s aspect. The museum comprises a series of themed rooms which displays a wide range of exhibits such as photographs, machinery as well as weapons reflecting the harsh realities of The Vietnam war. Moreover, there is one building reproducing the “tiger case” in which the South Vietnamese government kept political prisoners.
Leaving the museum, we will visit Thien Hau, Taoist Temple, which is a Chinese style temple located in the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. This magnificent temple is called "Chua Ba Thien Hau" in Vietnamese, which is determined to Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea who protects the sailors. She is said to stand on a mat and fly to everywhere on the oceans to save fisherman and sailors. If you visit temple on Lunar New Year, you’ll be able to witness traditional performances such as lion dance and dragon dance.
The final destination is China Town, which is “Cho Lon" in Vietnamese. This market was built in the late 18th century and has become a bustling section of Ho Chi Minh City with many restaurants, temples, exotic stores, and markets. The central market in China Town is Binh Tay market which is suitable for wholesale trades. However, remember to bargain for discounts when buying merchandise in the market. Let’s explore the bustle of this indispensable area from the daily business in the city!
Afterward, we have a lunch at restaurant.
In The Afternoon: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
01.10am - 01.30am: departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels.
On the way to Cu Chi, we stop by a lacquer art workshop in which many handicapped people are working.
After arriving at Cu Chi, we access to Ben Dinh Tunnels – a part of Cu Chi Tunnels which is modified to suit the tourists. At Ben Dinh, we will watch propaganda films showing how Vietnamese guerilla soldiers took advantage of these unique tunnels to fight against American as well as a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed.
Afterward, we’ll be exploring other amazing tunnels in Cu Chi where you can see various mantraps as well as some remaining traces of the past war such as American tanks and plenty of bomb craters made by the 500-pound bombs.
Additionally, you can try shooting a real gun if you want to. There are some well-known guns that you can try such as AK-47, AR-15, M16. The price is around 2 dollar per bullet.
06:00pm – 06.30pm, we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and finish the tour. It’s time to say goodbye. Finish Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi Tunnels 1 day

Highlights

  • learn about the Vietnam War from a local perspective
  • Explore the Vietcong's infamous network of underground tunnels
  • Learn all about wartime life underground for over 10,000 people
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure
  • See the ornate Jade Emperor Temple

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If your hotel's location is on these streets such as De Tham st, Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao st, Le Lai st, Le Thanh Ton st, Bui Thi Xuan st, Pham Hong Thai st, Thu Khoa Huan, Nguyen An Ninh st, Cong Quynh st, Ly Tu Trong St…Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam, we will free pick-up from your hotel at 08:10am - 08:15am (please provide your hotel address and the name of hotel where you will stay at). Mentioned addresses exclusion, please come to Viet Fun Travel Office (28/13 Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC) at 08:00am.
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When should I book?

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Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.