Overview
About 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels are the network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War — a massive 250 km, three-layer underground city (3 m, 6 m, and 10 m deep). First dug in the 1940s during French colonial resistance and vastly expanded in the 1960s-70s, the tunnels allowed fighters to live, move, and engage in combat while sheltering from bombing. Two sections are open to visitors today: Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc. You can crawl through 50-120 m sections of preserved tunnel, see booby-trap exhibits, and try the firing range (extra fee). Admission about VND 125,000 (Ben Dinh). About 2 hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City.
Travel Tips
Ben Duoc tends to be less crowded and more authentic than Ben Dinh. Skip the crawl-through sections if you're claustrophobic. Usually visited as a half- or full-day tour rather than combined with the Mekong Delta.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Vietnam on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Cu Chi Tunnels
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Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Day Tour
Explore the 250km underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. Enter actual tunnels and see wartime booby traps and underground living facilities.
Mekong Delta Cruise
Day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to cruise the Mekong Delta by boat. Visit floating markets, coconut candy workshops, and tropical orchards along the waterways.
Ben Thanh Market Shopping
Haggle for clothing, souvenirs, and crafts at Ho Chi Minh City largest traditional market (est. 1914). Sample cheap Vietnamese food inside, then hit the surrounding night market after dark.