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

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ID: GYG564102-965822
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Explore the history of Vietnam with many attractive destinations just in 1 Day. You'll get back the history of Vietnam to learn more about the Vietnam War and First Indochina War from The 1880s.
In the morning: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
08:00 am - 08.30 am: 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.
Afterward, we have a lunch at restaurant.

In The Afternoon: Ho Chi Minh City
In the afternoon, we will go exploring 4 famous sites in Ho Chi Minh City:
01:00 pm - 1h.30 pm: the first site we visited was War Remnants Museum OR the Reunification Palace – a landmark in Saigon for its history and architecture values.
Leaving the museum, we will visit Saigon Central Post Office, which lies in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and is next to the Notre Dame Cathedral, is a must-visit destination for any traveler on their first trip to this city. Built around 1886 – 1891, the post office is both one of the oldest and yet most iconic buildings in the city.
After that, you go cross the road to visit Notre Dame Cathedra, is a symbol and one of the most famous Saigon attractions in the financial hub of Vietnam. this long-age cathedral attracts not only Catholics believers but also tourists and the locals of other religions because of its sacred atmosphere and magnificent structure beauty.
Then 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 Ben Thanh market, Ben Thanh Market is the most famous shopping destination for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a nice place to buy local handicrafts, branded items, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. In addition to shopping, this oldest market in the city is also an attraction in itself.

06:00pm – 06.30pm, we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and finish the tour. It’s time to say goodbye. Finish Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city 1 day

Highlights

  • Learn about Vietnam War and explore the network of underground Tunnels
  • Explore the huge underground network and try your hand at the shooting range
  • Visit the Museum of War Remnants to learn about an important and painful period
  • Contemplate the French architecture at Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame
  • Explore Thien Hau Temple - Chinese style temple located in the China Town of HCM

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You should bring any type of medicine for preventing insects and common diseases
Tour guide can rearrange the schedule, but all places stay the same
Please kindly let us know if you have any food allergies or special requests.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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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.