Cu Chi used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War.  Visitors to Vietnam cannot miss a visit to this "underground village" with the intricate network of over 200-km tunnels, which is lying 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City.  It may be incredible if you don't experience a short, exciting trip through this labyrinth of interlaced tunnels.  Then challenge yourselves with rifle shooting at shooting range.

 


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On the way to Cu Chi Tunnel, a typical tricycle is very common.

 

     The Cu Chi Tunnels were the solid revolutionary base of the Zone Party Committee and the High Command of Saigon - Gia Dinh Military Zone, of Cu Chi District Party Committee and all Cu Chi people, where was also a versatile battle formation to fight against enemy and significantly contribute to task of fighting against enemy and unifying the country.

     The Cu Chi Tunnel vestige site is now preserved in 2 areas of Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh, approximately 70+KM from Ho Chi Minh City in the North-West.  Tourists coming to Cu Chi Tunnels, besides visiting and learning them with the resonant victories, also visit the project of Cu Chi Reproduced Liberation Zone in the stage of 1960 - 1975. 

     Coming to Ho Chi Minh City, visitors should visit Cu Chi Tunnels to understand how the hard protracted resistance was, and also to comprehend Vietnam's profound aspiration properly:  it is peace-loving, independent, happy and permanently comfortable.



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The tour guide shows travelers something about Cu Chi Tunnel.



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Entrance to Gu Chi Tunnel.  So narrow, so small that hefty American soldiers almost could not get into. 


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Getting into Gu Chi Tunnel.  Inside the tunnel, no air conditioner, no sun light, completely dark.


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The tour guide shows travelers the steps to enter Cu Chi Tunnel correctly.


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A trap during Vietnam War


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Tool making during Vietnam War.  No SOP (Standard Operation Procedure), no ISO certification with worst working environment.


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Tank


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Training site for gun fight

 

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Moving in Cu Chi Tunnel.

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Bombs.


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Vietnamese Army during Vietnam War

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