Davd Debrincat

Củ Chi Holidays

Cu Chi's tunnels let you literally dive into one of the Vietnam war's historic sites. You begin with some archive film and then go off to discover the tunnels, dug by hand by the Vietnamese, by torch light...

Visit Củ Chi

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Củ Chi: How to get there?

1hr 30min drive from Saigon

Củ Chi: See when to go?

All year round

Củ Chi: For how long?

A few hours

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Củ Chi: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

At 35km from Hô Chi Minh, the Củ Chi Tunnels are a dark reminder of the Vietnam War.

My suggestion

During my visit I was able to explore one of the tunnels. Even though they have been cleaned up for tourists, it's still an oppressive experience. Claustrophobics, keep away!

Claire Guerin

Travel writer

Cu Chi's tunnels let you literally dive into one of the Vietnam war's historic sites. You begin with some archive film and then go off to discover the tunnels, dug by hand by the Vietnamese, by torch light...

My suggestion

If you are claustrophobic then don't do it!

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