Cu Chi Tunnels

Tunnel Huyện Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

What to expect

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches, and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American and ARVN forces, and helped to counter the growing American military presence. Visitors can explore the tunnels and learn about the history and life of the soldiers who lived and fought there. The tunnels are a significant historical site and a popular tourist destination, offering a unique glimpse into the country's turbulent past

Plan your family visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels with these blog insights 👇

Visiting Cu Chi Tunnels without a tour (you can use Grab!)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the tunnels and explored the underground tunnels, and also visited the temple and the military hardware

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the tunnels and the parents enjoyed the flexibility of visiting at their own pace ✨

Ho Chi Minh City with kids: top 12 things to do in and around the city

This family's experience:

Activities: We crawled and shuffled through the tunnels, emerging at the exit with a look of satisfaction and relief

Highlights: Our kids loved crawling and shuffling through the tunnels ✨

Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Saigon & Cao Dai Temple, Half/ Full Day

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a tour of the tunnels and learned about the history of the site, how the tunnels were constructed, and what life was like for the Vietnamese during the war

Highlights: The boys loved learning about the tunnels and the history of the site, and we enjoyed the educational value of the tour ✨

Saigon With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a full-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple

Highlights: The kids enjoyed exploring the tunnels and the parents appreciated the historical significance ✨

A Family Holiday in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a speedboat trip to Cu Chi and explored the underground network of tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas hid to surprise the American forces

Highlights: We climbed down into the muddy holes, now widened so Western tourists can fit in them. The kids have learnt first-hand that there’s nothing glorious about war ✨

10 Day Vietnam Itinerary - Where To Go & What To Do

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the kids were fascinated by the history of the Vietnam War. We learned about how the Viet Cong soldiers lived and fought in the tunnels, and we got to see some of the tunnels firsthand

Highlights: The kids found the tunnels to be very interesting, and we all enjoyed learning about the history of the war. We were also impressed by the ingenuity of the Viet Cong soldiers ✨