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Discover the history, immerse yourself in the sensation of exploring tunnels, firing guns, or indulging in local dishes... for an exciting day.
Củ Chi District is approximately 70 km from downtown HCMC, making it a perfect choice for a group day out. Củ Chi boasts 2 tunnel complexes: Bến Dược Tunnels (headquarters of the Military Zone 7) in Phú Mỹ Hưng commune, and Bến Đình Tunnels (district headquarters) in Nhuận Đức commune, 13 km apart.
Convenient Transportation
By bus: Take route 13 from Ben Thanh to Củ Chi Market and then transfer to route 79 to reach Bến Dược Tunnels. For Bến Đình Tunnels, take route 13 to An Suong Bus Station, then transfer to route 122 to Tan Quy Intersection, and finally take route 70. By car or motorbike: Follow the An Suong - National Route 22 direction and follow signs to Củ Chi tunnels.
Easy Travel
Points of Interest and Experiences
Entrance tickets are priced at 20,000 VND for domestic visitors and 80,000 VND for international visitors.
At each tunnel site, visitors are guided by tour guides who provide detailed explanations of the historical sites and reenactments.
Bến Dược Tunnels: Experience firsthand the underground tunnel system with various structures such as leadership bunkers, meeting rooms, surgical rooms, the A-shaped tunnel to withstand nearby bomb explosions, and storage areas for food and weapons.
Bến Đình Tunnels: In addition to exploring the tunnel network and living quarters of the district leaders, this site features weapon manufacturing tunnels, self-made weapon displays, and an intricate network of trenches.
Experience shooting at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range. After receiving full instructions, test your shooting skills with various types of guns used during the wartime, aiming at animal-shaped targets.
Paintball: This is a dynamic game that combines sportsmanship with military tactics. Apart from leisure, it enhances players' judgment, teamwork, and fitness.
After the tour, visitors will explore the souvenir area to choose from war-themed memorabilia made from bullet casings, such as: oil lamps, lighters, pens, lanyards, or sandals crafted from old tire treads, as well as lacquerware, high-end handicrafts, and unique bamboo, rattan, and leaf products from craft villages in Cu Chi.
Dining Options
If traveling with a group and desiring lunch at the historic site, you can pre-arrange with Ben Dinh Restaurant or Ben Duoc Restaurant.
On the way back to the city, don't forget to stop by Vườn Cau Sugarcane Juice Stall to try their signature durian-flavored sugarcane juice and enjoy boiled cassava in coconut milk. Cu Chi is also renowned for its beef dishes. Restaurants along National Highway 22 are crowded with customers, and must-try dishes include wild vegetable-wrapped boiled beef, grilled beef skewers, beef porridge... With around 100,000 - 150,000 dong per person, you'll have a delicious meal.
Important Note
When exploring the tunnels, it's advisable to pack lightly, wear a hat, cap, long-sleeved shirt to guard against forest mosquitoes.
If riding a motorbike, the road from the tunnels to National Highway 22 offers beautiful scenery, with tall rubber trees on both sides, some sections adorned with ferns, pink grass... perfect for photography.
Source: Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourJanuary 4, 2016
