Cu Chi Tunnel

"During the American War, the villages around the district of Cu Chi supported a substantial Viet Cong (VC) presence. Faced with American attempts to neutralize them, they quite literally dug themselves out of harm’s way, and the legendary Cu Chi tunnels were the result. Today, you can visit a short stretch of the tunnels, by droping to your hands and knees and squeezing underground for an insight into life as a tunnel-dwelling resistance fighter. You have to do a tour to see them, they usually last 6 hours and cost about 15/20$. I personally didn't do it because I'm not a fan of close spaces, but my friend did it and she really enjoyed it, and at the end she told me that the tunnel part was actually very short. "

"The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive network of underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These tunnels were used by the Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War as hiding spots, communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches, and living quarters. The tunnels span approximately 250 kilometers and played a crucial role in the resistance against American and South Vietnamese forces. Today, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the historical significance and the challenging conditions faced by the Viet Cong soldiers."

"The 2 Cu Chi Tunnel locations have different entry fees. 1. Ben Duoc: VND 110,000/pax (4.52 USD). 2. Ben Dinh: VND 90,000/pax (3.70 USD). Taking a tour is common since agencies arrange transport and food. Cost around USD 50. It's an immense network that served as as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. They were also the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968."