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.
Opening Hours
Daily 07:00-17:00
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.
Hotels near Cu Chi Tunnels
Hotels and guesthouses in Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City
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