Many visitors may choose Saigon as an ideal destination for its world-class recreation facilities and bustling atmosphere of a crazy urban center, in fact, Ho Chi Minh City offers more than what you have expected, such as Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the best ways to know more about the tumultuous history of Vietnam. It is the reason why you should join in the amazing full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels.
You will join in a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi tunnels about 8:00 am.
First, you will visit Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office, all of which are excellent examples of French colonial architecture.
Then, you will visit two famous tourist destinations in Saigon including Reunification Palace, which is used to be the house and workplace of the President of South Vietnam, also the last place of the end of the war in Vietnam and War Remnants Museum, which has many exhibitions relating to the Vietnam War.
After that, you will pay a visit to Ben Thanh Market, to see a wide variety of important essential goods that all locals need for their daily lives as well as a large number of local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and buy them as souvenirs.
Afterward, you will explore Cu Chi Tunnels.
Being a huge network of tunnels connecting underground that used to be the hideout of many military campaigns during the Vietnam War; Cu Chi Tunnels are one of the most famous historic sites in Vietnam.
Upon your arrival, you will be given several short introductions accompanied with an introductory video showing you the way the tunnels were built as well as the way local people survived in the serious conditions of the war period, before exploring the tunnels.
Next, you will have time discovering the remaining area and tunnel systems which consists of the stunningly-built living areas featuring all spaces necessary for their demands such as kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other manmade amenities such as field hospitals, storage, weapons factories, and command centers aiding anyone staying inside the tunnels.
Moreover, you will also have time exploring many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the complicated tunnels for the purpose of security during the war.
After that, you will be served a cup of special tea and cassava, a local specialty.
Finally, you will transfer back to Saigon. The trip ends around 7 pm.