Western tourists invited each other to 'go underground', Cu Chi tunnels became a million-view destination

Currently, Cu Chi Tunnels are carrying out procedures to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Heritage Site. This is also a tourist destination visited by a large number of foreign tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City.

Currently, Cu Chi Tunnels are carrying out procedures to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Heritage Site. This is also a tourist destination visited by a large number of foreign tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City.

Located about 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City center, Cu Chi Tunnels (Phu My Hung commune, Cu Chi district) is one of the places chosen by many foreign tourists when coming here.

Accordingly, just by searching with the keyword "Cu Chi tunnels" on social networking platforms, viewers can see a series of videos recorded by Western visitors with content about the historical destination of this land of steel. accompanied by status lines expressing excitement and amazement at the experience of "going underground".

Even many experience videos of international tourists here attract "huge" views, up to several tens of millions of views and millions of interactions.

Western tourists enjoy the experience of "going underground" in Cu Chi tunnels (Source: Hoa Di Linh)

Among them is a video by Joe Hattab (a tourist from Spain) with a length of less than 1 minute but attracting more than 40 million views and more than 2.2 million likes, becoming one of the videos of Western visitors in Vietnam. Cu Chi tunnels are the "hottest" ever.

However, Joe Hattab is not the only foreign tourist who feels surprised and excited when visiting the Cu Chi tunnels. According to the reporter's research, on some international travel applications, tours to experience the Cu Chi tunnels are posted and sold. Therefore, there are many Western tourists who know about it and want to come here and experience it once.

Representatives of some travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City said that tour products to this destination are always of interest and choice to international tourists when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City.

The tour schedule to Cu Chi Tunnels usually lasts half a day, departing at 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. with a price of about 400,000 - 500,000 VND/person, accompanied by an English tour guide.

Most Western tourists prefer this tour product because it is convenient in terms of time and transportation as well as the opportunity to learn more deeply about Vietnamese history.

At Cu Chi Tunnels, most visitors feel curious and excited when being guided into the secret tunnel and especially trying to "crawl underground" through the tiny brick path (Photo: @lizzethmarcos, @markytagala, @thewelltravelled)

Vincent Reed, a tourist from Ireland, commented that Cu Chi Tunnels is not only a place for those who want to learn about the heroic history of the local army and people during the anti-American period, but also a place to relax. Ideal for everyone because of the green, fresh and peaceful scenery.

“My foreign friends have been to Cu Chi tunnels and have a very good impression of this place. They inspire me, urging me to come here once. After listening to the tour guide's presentation, I was truly impressed and moved by the brave and cunning fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people.

At the tunnels, I tried shooting guns, crawled into tiny tunnels and ate delicious cassava (cassava). I hope this destination will become more known, so that generations of Vietnamese and foreign tourists will have the opportunity to visit and experience," the Irish guest shared.

In addition to experiencing the tunnels, tourists coming here will also be introduced to Hoang Cam kitchen and enjoy boiled cassava (tapioca) dipped in sesame salt - a familiar dish of the soldiers and people of Cu Chi land during difficult times. Tourists are also excited to participate in games such as disassembling guns, fighting fake battles with paintball guns, shooting national defense sports, etc.

This is also an ideal picnic spot for tourists because of its fresh space, separate from the city and many unique activities such as cycling, swimming, camping, eating, boating, and canoeing. , ride ducks or explore local cuisine,...

Tourists enjoy the familiar cassava (cassava) dish in Cu Chi tunnels (Photo: Nguyen Minh Trang)

Representatives of many travel agencies commented that Cu Chi Tunnels is not only a historical tourist attraction but also a very unique intangible cultural work of Vietnam, worthy of becoming a world heritage.

In order to promote the values ​​and meanings that this destination brings as well as the desire to become more known to international tourists, recently, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City has just submitted a report to the People's Committee. The city completed the summary report of Cu Chi Tunnels and explained some contents to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about submitting to UNESCO to include this tunnel in the proposed list of world heritage sites. .

Cu Chi Tunnels is a resistance base, with a solid defense system deep underground with a tunnel system up to 200 km long, 3-12m deep, including 12 floors, built in a sophisticated way. complex, mysterious, fully functional to live and fight as well as withstand the destructive power of modern warfare means at that time.

Cu Chi Tunnels was once ranked in the Top 25 iconic Asian destinations voted by TripAdvisor users - a prestigious and popular global travel application (in 2017); Among the top 7 world-famous tunnel tours (2018) voted by Hong Kong's South China Morning Post newspaper and once listed by CNN as one of the world's top underground destinations.

Currently, the Cu Chi Tunnels are being carried out by the cultural sector to submit procedures to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Heritage Site.

Coming to Ho Chi Minh, the famous city, visitors can also visit many other tourist attractions such as:

1. Dam Sen Water Park

Coming to Dam Sen Water Park, you will immediately feel a green oasis located right in the heart of the city. With 36 modern water game equipment and a cool 3,000m2 wave pool, it promises to bring you many exciting feelings of relaxation. Modern 3000m2 water park with modern wave technology and 31 challenging games. See details

2.Ho Chi Minh City Theater

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is one of the typical architectural and cultural works of the city today. The front of the theater faces Lam Son Square and Dong Khoi Street. See details

3.Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh market is located in the center of District 1, the most crowded and magnificent area in Saigon. Located near many famous Saigon tourist attractions such as the Independence Palace, City Post Office, City Theater... and many high-end 5-star hotels, Ben Thanh market attracts many tourists. Ben Thanh Market was formed in the mid-19th century. See details

4. Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral or Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is a name that people shorten for convenient use. The full name of this project is the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The church is 91m long, 35.5m wide, and the main dome is 21m high. The two bell towers on both sides are nearly 57m high. See details

5. Starlight Bridge

Starlight Bridge is one of the impressive attractions in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. This destination is located in one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in Saigon. See details

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Update day : 21/03/2024