An immense network of 250km underground tunnels used by Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Tunnels include living quarters, hospitals, and weapon factories. A remarkable testament to guerrilla warfare. You can crawl through enlarged sections.
Ben Dinh: 110,000 VND. Ben Duoc: 90,000 VND. Tour packages: 400,000-800,000 VND including transport. 250km wartime tunnels
70km from HCMC center (1.5-2 hours). Day tours from $15-30 USD. Public bus 13 to Cu Chi, then xe om. Two sites: Ben Dinh (tourist) and Ben Duoc (authentic).
Ben Dinh (touristy) and Ben Duoc (authentic). Entry ~110-125k VND. Night tour 18:00-20:40 with 3D film. Best to go early morning. Dry season (Nov-Apr) more comfortable. Tunnels widened for tourists.
Useful tips for visiting Cu Chi Tunnels
Ben Duoc site more authentic, less crowded. Tunnels very narrow - claustrophobes beware. Wear old clothes - gets dirty. AK-47 shooting range available (extra fee). Morning tours avoid afternoon heat.
70km from HCMC center (1.5-2 hours). Day tours from $15-30 USD. Public bus 13 to Cu Chi, then xe om. Two sites: Ben Dinh (tourist) and Ben Duoc (authentic).
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