The exotic Cu Chi tunnels half day tour 2020 is one of the best day trip options from Ho Chi Minh City. Moreover, the visitors can learn more about a great history lesson in combination with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. Today, we will show you a complete manual of the exotic Cu Chi tunnels half day tour 2020. Let’s set off!😎😎😎
Transportation
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Motorbike or car
You can definitely rent a motorbike or a car and drive your self Cu Chi tour half day. However, we do not recommend it – mostly because you will miss out on the awesome things on the way! So, you can book a tour.
All most the tour companies arrange tours to the Cu Chi tunnels tour half day. It will help you to save time and money. Otherwise, if you want to make a full day out of it and have some awesome experiences not pertaining to just the tunnels, then Ben Duoc is for you!
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Speed boat
(Les Rives Cu Chi-source from @satayfunny)
If you are interested in the waterway route, there are a couple of boat tour services offering service to the Cu Chi Tunnels such as Les Rives Cu Chi. Les Rives is also another common name you hear that offer a full boat experience to the Cu Chi tunnels. Check them out here: Discover Cu Chi Tunnels by Les Rives Speedboat
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Taxi
It is an easy way to loose your money. You can expect to pay about 60 USD both ways as it is a 120-kilometer journey. You will save a lot of money by being adventurous!
Public Bus
You only need to catch two buses in order to get to Ben Duoc. First, take the bus #13 from 23/9 park (nearby Pham Ngu Lao – the backpacker area) to Cu Chi bus station. Then transfer to Bus #79 headed to Ben Duoc. The total traveling time this way is roughly two and a half hours and the price will be about 26,000 VND (just over 1 USD). One thing you know for sure that you must schedule your time before starting your adventure by bus.
A unique experience. Our tour guide was very informative with the history of Vietnam and the tunnels. Mind boggling, really! The way they had built the tunnels and then how they lived in them – said by a visitor on Trip Advisor
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Cu Chi tunnels cost
Both Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc entrances have the same operating hours, however, have different entrance fees.
Opening hours: 8 AM to 5 PM every day, including Sunday!
Entrance ticket:
Ben Dinh: 110,000 VND( 4 USD)/person
Ben Duoc: 90,000 VND( 3 USD)/person
This site is a wonderful visit. You will appreciate the ingenuity and determination that the Vietnamese people had against their American counterparts. Highly recommended-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
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Cu Chi tunnels map
cu chi tunnels map
Here is a map of the Cu Chi Tunnels as displayed on the exhibits found at the tunnels.
That is like to hear history story when you visited here. I love crawling inside the tunnels. It’s very interesting to explore Highly recommend-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
Cu Chi tunnels history
(Cu Chi tunnels history-source from @j9tphotography)
Built over a period of some 25 years and initial construction began in 1948 by the Viet Cong soldiers during the war against the French. Moreover, the tunnels were extended over an area of approximately 250 kilometers and thus assumed huge strategic importance to the Viet Cong fighting troops and played an immense role in helping the Vietnamese troops win against the American insurgents.
Not only was it home for thousands of Viet Cong guerrillas, but it was also a complicated structure consisting of numerous trenches, bunkers, booby traps, bomb shelters, and an amazing air ventilation system. Soldiers cooked, ate, slept, worked, and even went to school in these tunnels as conflict raged above. There were also a small city such as hospitals, theaters, schools, kitchens, all built into this extraordinary tunnel system.
A place that you must visit when you come to Ho Chi Minh. Come with a tour guide, to understand how Vietnamese lived in an underground tunnel and fight the war. Very interesting place to learn about Vietnam history. You can opt to crawl in the tunnel any time you want or just walk above the ground-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
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The tunnels you can visit
(Ben Dinh-source from @01.sanja.01)
These are the Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc sections. Ben Dinh was the base for the Cu Chi District Party Committee, while Ben Duoc (the bigger scale network) was the base of the Party Committee also serving as the Headquarters of Saigon – Cho Lon – Gia Dinh zone and military zone.
In Cu Chi tunnels half day tour, the Ben Dinh entrance is closer (around 50 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City) and can be a more convenient option for you, but it does not provide the same quality of experience. Due to the closer proximity to Saigon has made this location a bit more a tourist trap, providing you with a less-than-authentic experience. If you only have a half day to visit the Cu Chi tunnels though, then this is likely a good option for you. But really, it does take away from your ability to see the beautiful countryside and rural life of Vietnam.
(Ben Duoc-source from @itssgregorybitch)
Otherwise, Ben Duoc (around 70 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City) would be our recommendation if you have time. Because it is further out from the city center, you will be able to see more of the countryside, and also experience a less-touristy section of the tunnels.
Walking through the jungle, seeing the booby traps, etc gave us a really good sense of what it was like during the US/Viet Nam war, with Viet Kong guerrillas hiding everywhere. The actual tunnels are amazing. Hard to imagine living underground like that-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
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Places to visit
The war zone
(The war zone-source from @lizzethmarcos)
As you can see, this area is a place that visitors can explore the entire war in Cu Chi. Tourists will see pictures of strategic hamlets, US military posts, disputed areas between the two armies. 1960 – 1964: The image of the army and people of Cu Chi, 1964-1965: building trenches, deploying battles, transporting weapons. From 1966-1973 the landscape above ground was destroyed and ruined, causing people to move to live underground. In addition to the models and sound systems to illustrate the context of war, visitors can also talk with the people who lived and fought in Cu Chi during the war.
After visiting this site, it becomes much clearer why the US never stood a chance on winning this war. It makes you become humble and realize how much the will for freedom can do for a population-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
Cu Chi tunnels shooting zone
(Cu Chi tunnels shooting range-source from @beu_c_945)
If you like, there will be a chance to fire off a few rounds at the Firing Range. You will be instructed how to shoot the guns and then shoot them for yourselves. Tickets are sold at 50,000 VND/person/60 minutes.
This is a really eye opening experience to understand the sheer will power of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam war and the conditions they not only fought in but also lived! You should try the rations they ate during the period and also try the shooting range at the end-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
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The pool area resembling the East Sea
After a long journey, it might be a good idea to immerse yourself in the cool water. Take a 15 minute walk to reach the pool area that resembles the East Sea. Ticket prices are about 20,000 VND/person.
Walking through the jungle, seeing the booby traps, etc gave us a really good sense of what it was like during the US/Viet Nam war, with Viet Kong guerrillas hiding everywhere. The actual tunnels are amazing. Hard to imagine living underground like that.-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
Trung An garden
(Trung An fruit-source from @di2garden)
The South of Vietnam is famous for tropical fruit orchids, of which you can find in the tunnel area. You will come into the spacious garden and enjoy delicious iconic fruits like durian, rambutan, plum, jackfruit and so on.
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a great opportunity to get an understanding of what happened during the Vietnam War. The actual tunnels are very small and it is not easy crawling through them but if you can, give it a go. The exhibits are excellent, the booby traps will send shivers down your spine. If you are interested, you can shoot an AK47 at the shooting range, a great experience-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
Entertainment service
(rental bike at Cu Chi-source from @franeilibri)
Amusement parks
There are many other amazing activities for you to enjoy around the Cu Chi tunnels. They are pools to swim in, bicycle rentals available, hiking and camping opportunities, canoeing, and food for you to try; available for an extra fee. In particular, travelers should experience the cool air of the Saigon River by taking a boat. Besides the games, you can camp or picnic right on the banks of the Saigon River.
War simulator games
Tourists can participate in a fake gun fight with spray guns, try gun disassembly, or shoot sport. The atmosphere of the past war will make your fun more immersive.
This is a fantastically ran, well preserved area which is an absolute must. Seeing the size of the tunnels in real life was stunning, they are so small. The Booby Trap demonstration was quite moving, given the viciousness of the traps, but was very interesting to see. The gun range was good fun as well. We did the short 20m tunnel which was hot, tight and intimidating, which was exactly what I expected it to be. Very good for a few hours-said by a visitor on Trip Advisor.
Place to eat
On the sidewalk of the Cu Chi tunnels half day tour 2020, there are many must-try restaurants:
Xuan Dao veal
(beef of Cu Chi-source from @nhungmai1207)
The signature of this restaurant is the fine beef. The soft veal is completely different from that of male bulls. Quan Xuan Dao, located a few hundred meters from the An Suong overpass, is a spacious restaurant. The soft beef was marinated carefully and baked on a charcoal stove, giving it a unique delicious taste.
Address: 8 Nguyen Giao, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Noodles with pork pies Minh Quy
(Minh Quy thick noodle-source from @lien.pn1012)
You just go to An Suong overpass then drive ahead 7km and turn right. The restaurant only opens from 5 A.M to 9 A.M. So, if you want to enjoy this dish you have to come early.
Address: 27/6 Quốc Lộ 22, Xã Tân Thới Nhì, Hóc Môn, HCM city.
Opening hours: 6 AM-10 AM
Durian sugarcane juice
(sugar cane juice-source from @nguyen.beooo)
This special edition beverage is only available at Cau Garden Cafe, about 3 km from An Suong overpass on the right side. Do not forget to order steamed cassava with coconut.
The specialty of Cu Chi tunnels is steamed cassava, baked sweet potatoes and rice pancake. After exploring the tunnel, you can go to Hoang Cam kitchen and enjoy these hot dishes.
Address: 259A Quoc Lo 22, Tan Thong Hoi, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City.
Opening hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Price: 15,000 VND (1.5 USD)
The souvenir
At the souvenir shop, you will find souvenirs made of bullet shells such as lighters, pens, lamps … or handmade products made of bamboo and rattan as gifts.
Weather
Although the resort operates all year round, visitors should avoid the rainy season in the South of Vietnam. The tunnel tour can become damp and inconvenient, so choose to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels during the sunny season.
Travel Tips
- Wear an item of clothing that you do not mind getting dirty as you will be going underground.
- Choose a comfortable pair of sneakers is a good idea as you will be walking around quite a lot onsite.
- Put sunblock, bug spray, and insect repellent in your bag.
- Do not make any attempt to go in the tunnels in case you are with claustrophobia and high-blood pressure.
- Follow the guides to avoid getting lost.
- Be careful that there are narrow tunnel passages only for one person to move.
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