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Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi tunnels Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Cu Chi - Cao Dai Temple
1 days, 0 nights
Excursions from Saigon or Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
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Catch the soul of Ho Chi Minh with a day tour from Ho Chi Minh to Cu Chi Tunnels dipping into the rich history and culture. A visit to iconic buildings of Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral or a listen to the tragedy of war at War Remnants and Reunification Palace bring you closer to this modern city.

Together with Ho Chi Minh city, a travel to Cu Chi is always an interesting place listed in the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi tunnels day tour which is 70km from Saigon’s center. Cu Chi tunnels is listed in the top 7 strangest destinations in South East Asia and top 6 most wonderful artifact buildings in the world. A trip to Cu Chi tunnels will open out the secrets of this tunnels which is a remarkable network of underground tunnels that played an important role in the Vietnam – America war. History, scenery, culture, local food and industries also will be covered during this trip which will give you a good imagination of how the people worked, lived and even studied in this tunnels.

Let’s discover this vibrant city with guided tour or learn more about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh city and Cu Chi tunnels with Vietnam Original Travel by sending a request. Our local knowlegeable travel experts will get back to you a detailed itinerary shortly.

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After your breakfast at hotel, you will be welcomed and picked up by our guide and driver and then, start your today city tour by visiting European style architectures of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office both of which are considerred as the iconic landmarks of Saigon.

Later, continue the trip to War Remnants Museum which preserves the items and documents in the Vietnam – American War. Next, depart to the Reunification Palace (or Independence Palace) which was originally called Norodom Palace and was the working place of South Vietnam’s President built in 1868. Now, this building is a "must-visit" destination for history and architecture lovers.

Afterwards, head out to Cu Chi tunnels to dsicover the incredible site where Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam - America WarIt is now a famous site for both Vietnamese & foreign travelers. This network of over 200km of connecting underground tunnels became legendary when they played a integrated role in the Vietnam war. There are many proof of the fierce battle that took place here in the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Travellers can watch a short documentary videos showing how Cu Chi tunnels were built before crawling into the tunnels. Spend the time discovering the tunnels. After that, enjoy tea, cassava (food of guerrilla in war time).

Finally, transfer back to hotel in Saigon in the late afternoon.

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