Travel in Vietnam,
excursion to Cu Chi Tunnel, that highlight the dedication and ingenuity
of Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. The site is a startling
contrast to today’s Vietnam, a fast-developing country where the legacy
of war is almost forgotten. The tunnels were dug with simple tools and
bare hands during the French occupation in the 1940s, and further
expanded during the Vietnam War in the 1960s to provide refuge and a
defensive advantage over the American soldiers. Despite all the bombings
in their town, Cu Chi people were able to continue their lives beneath
the soil, where they slept, ate planned attacks, healed their sick, and
taught their young.
You will have an opportunity to get the unique experience of
guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawl
through 50 -100 meters out 200 km of the tunnel system is
unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy fields are
pleasant sights on the way.
For those who are interested, there's even an opportunity to
fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby firing range (option
only, Vietnam tour).
After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, we will come back to
Saigon - the country’s commercial centre and, with over eight million
inhabitants and four million motorbikes, a city that never sleeps.
Embark on a city tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including
the Notre Dame Cathedral, then head across the square to the Central
Post Office designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel. Continue
your visit with the former Independent Palace, the headquarters of the
Saigon Government during the American war, revealing the history of
Saigon during its turbulent recent past.
Continue to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid insight of the
American war through the eyes of locals. Next, stroll toward the center
of China town to visit Thien Hau Temple - 18th-century temple dedicated
to the Goddess of the Sea and Protector of Sailors. Of special note is a
scale model boat commemorating the first Chinese arriving from Canton,
and a whimsical ceramic frieze lining the roofs above the inner
courtyard. More information Vietnam tour.
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