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The Cu Chi Tunnels, which highlight the dedication and ingenuity of Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War, are a must-see destination in Southern Vietnam.
Begin your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels by departing Ho Chi Minh City at around 8 am and travel through the countryside which was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong.
Upon arrival, watch a short video about what life was like for soldiers who lived there during the war before your guides takes you round the fascinating site.
This vast underground complex was once buzzing with thousands of soldiers but today offers a startling contrast to today’s Vietnam, a fast-developing country where the legacy of war is almost forgotten.
See and, if you're not too claustrophobic, explore some of the cramped tunnels which were central to the Viet Cong's strategic war operations including the famous 1968 Tet Offensive.
These narrow subterranean passageways served not only as living quarters but as supply routes and even hospitals for thousands of guerrilla fighters - many died here from malaria and other diseases and a few were also born or married - and are viewed by some as a testimony to the Vietnamese people’s resiliency.
