Latest detailed Cu Chi Tunnels review from A to Z

Cu Chi Tunnels is not only a tourist destination but also a historical testament to the long and fierce resistance of the Vietnamese people. To better understand this famous landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, you can refer to the Cu Chi Tunnels review article below.

Review Cu Chi Tunnels – Historical Significance

If we evaluate the Cu Chi Tunnels from a historical perspective, the place name has an extremely great significance. The underground man-made wonder is considered the result of the creativity as well as the indomitable strength of our army and people in the two long resistance wars against the US and France.

Initially, this place was only built for the purpose of hiding weapons, food and shelter. After the fierce resistance war, the tunnel system was further developed by our army and people. Our ancestors worked together to dig and build a solid underground network. Visitors will be truly amazed because underground there is a giant underground bunker including an infirmary, meeting room, living quarters and an armory.

Thanks to the tunnel system that our ancestors built, it helped:

• Long-term fighting: Tunnels help soldiers and civilians hold out, increase morale and cause heavy losses to the enemy.
• Important link of the war: Place names are a part of history, an important link contributing to the overall victory of the whole nation.
• Shake the enemy’s will: The tunnel system develops more traps to confuse the enemy and make them be destroyed quickly. Their fighting spirit also decreases, increasing the advantage for our army and people.

How to travel to visit Cu Chi tunnels from Saigon?

If you want to explore the historical site of Cu Chi tunnels, you should choose one of the following ways to travel:

Motorbike

With a distance of only 70km from the city center, many young people choose to ride a motorbike to save time and be comfortable. You can start from Ben Thanh, go through Cach Mang Thang 8, then turn to Truong Chinh, cross An Suong bridge, go straight to Hooc Mon town, then go through Sang bridge, Tan Quy intersection, Ben Nay bridge and Phu Hoa Dong market to reach the relic site.

Take the bus

This is also a popular means of transport that many tourists choose to travel from the center of Saigon. There are 2 bus routes going to 2 different gates of the tunnels:

• Take bus number 13 to Cu Chi bus station, then take bus number 79 to Ben Duoc tunnels.
• Take bus 13 to An Suong bus station then take bus 122 to Tan Quy – take bus 70 to Ben Dinh tunnels.

Book a package tour to Cu Chi Tunnels with Cu Chi Tunnels Tours

Choosing to go on a tour is very suitable for foreign tourists and people from other localities who are not familiar with the geography. Cu Chi tunnels tour are currently opening many regular tunnel tour packages for tourists to choose from, the prices and accompanying services are posted publicly on the website.

Cu Chi Tunnels Entrance Fee Review – Expensive or Cheap?

Reviews of Cu Chi Tunnels price is also a topic of interest to many tourists. Currently, the relic site is open from 7am – 5pm every day including holidays and Sundays with the following entrance fees:

• Adults: 35,000 VND/person (domestic guests), 70,000 VND/person (foreign guests).
• Children (7 – 16 years old), students: 50% discount on adult entrance fee.
• People with disabilities, children under 7 years old, soldiers and officers of the armed forces, people with revolutionary contributions, the elderly, poor households: Free admission.
• Entrance fee to the Liberated Zone Reenactment Area: Additional 40,000  VND/person.
• Entrance fee for some games and tunnel experience: According to the regulations of the Management Board.

Where is the best area to visit in Cu Chi Tunnels?

In the review article about Cu Chi Tunnels,  we will also mention some attractions and activities worth experiencing that you should not miss at this relic site:

Visit the tunnels

If you have come to this national relic site, do not miss the interesting experience – Crawling through the tunnel. This will help visitors better understand the difficulties and hardships of our army and people during the war.

At the same time, you will feel more admiration for the indomitable will of our ancestors. However, note that people who are afraid of narrow spaces should not try this experience because it will feel a bit uncomfortable.

Here you will enjoy dishes that our army and people have experienced day after day such as cassava, sweet potatoes, yams with sesame salt,…

Come to the realistic war zone recreation area

Cu Chi Tunnels review, this is the second must-see attraction. The reenactment area is built to simulate a small underground tunnel with a very large projection screen and many simple chairs placed inside.

Coming to the reenactment area, you will enjoy many valuable historical films with content recording all the activities and battles of our ancestors in ancient times. This is a wonderful experience that cannot be found anywhere else, helping you understand the hardships and difficulties of previous generations and at the same time, being more proud of being a Vietnamese citizen.

In addition, at this location you can also admire many historical artifacts including tanks, guns, fighter planes, etc. Due to careful preservation, these artifacts are generally still intact. However, visitors should be careful not to touch them to avoid damaging the artifacts.

Shooting experience

In addition to sightseeing, when you come to Cu Chi Tunnels, you can also try your hand at shooting. There are two different types of guns for you to choose from: paintball and defense.

To ensure safety and a complete experience, there will be a guide to assist visitors during the disassembly and shooting practice process. You do not need to rent, just buy bullets at a price of 40,000 – 60,000 VND/bullet.

Water playground

According to Cu Chi Tunnels review,  many tourists after visiting suggest not to miss the entertainment area and water games located in the area recreating the liberation of Cu Chi.

Visitors only need to walk about 15 minutes from the liberated zone to see the beautiful East Sea simulation lake. Surrounded by precious wood forests and 3 models with symbolic meaning of North – Central – South: One Pillar Pagoda, Ngo Mon Gate and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Here, visitors can try many exciting recreational activities such as swimming, cycling, kayaking. The experience price is listed at the entrance.

Visit the rescue station

Besides experiencing the history, in the Cu Chi Tunnels, you can also admire many different animals at the rescue station. According to statistics, this place adopts and cares for 3,600 rare animals and there are animals in the Red Book.

Due to its large scale design ,  animals are raised in an environment that is as close to natural conditions as possible. This place is suitable for groups of students to visit and expand their knowledge about the animal world. In addition, you can also come here to have a memorable experience when visiting Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi Tunnels Review – Food Quality

Many tourists when coming to Cu Chi Tunnels expressed their interest in exploring the cuisine here. If you visit this place once, you should definitely not miss the following special dishes:

• Minh Quy Pork Leg Vermicelli: According to Cu Chi Tunnels review,  this is the most worth-trying dish when visiting. The restaurant is open all day for visitors to enjoy anytime they want.
• Boiled cassava with salt: A rustic dish associated with the life of our soldiers and civilians in the past is definitely a wonderful experience that visitors should not miss. When enjoying it, you will surely feel more clearly the life in the narrow basements.
• Cu Chi veal: The famous veal in Cu Chi can be processed into many different dishes. You can easily enjoy this specialty at any restaurant around the relic site.

Conclusion

Overview of Cu Chi Tunnels is a relic site you should visit once in your life. Coming to the tunnels, you will understand more about the difficult life and indomitable spirit of our ancestors during wartime. Especially, we will be more grateful for living in peacetime and proud to be Vietnamese people.