Cu Chi Tunnels & Farewell Dinner

Today we visit the world famous Cu Chi tunnels which extend for nearly 250 kms underground just in the Ho Chi Minh area alone. The tunnels were originally built by the Viat Cong in the 1940s as protection from French air raids. Later they became vital access to rural areas during the Vietnam war. The tunnels housed hospitals, storage areas, living quarters & booby traps and were very narrow. Today two areas are open to the public to show the hardships of war. Ben Dinh is the most popular but it is the busiest and loudest since it’s located near a shooting range. Ben Duoc is 30 mins outside the city, although it took us considerably longer in heavy traffic both ways, we visited this one. The tunnels have been enlarged a bit for tourists but remain quite narrow. As usual, with OAT, we got to interact with two VC veterans, then have lunch at a local home. We returned to the hotel to rest & repack for Cambodia. We said goodbye to our new friends, who aren’t joining us on the post trip at a farewell dinner. We also say goodbye to Dahn, our awesome Vietnam guide.Read more