Củ Chi tunnels, Underground tunnel network in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Củ Chi tunnels are an underground tunnel network in Cu Chi District near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that stretches across multiple levels and connects narrow passages with chambers for different purposes. The system includes living areas, storage rooms, and service facilities linked through tight corridors.
The tunnels began in the 1940s and expanded into a large network during the Vietnam War until 1975. They provided protection from air raids and allowed military activities to be organized in the region around Saigon.
The site takes its name from Cu Chi District, where the tunnels served as living space for entire communities during the conflict. Visitors today can see how people cooked, slept, and organized their tasks underground.
Visitors can experience the site at two locations, Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, both open daily and reachable from Ho Chi Minh City. Tours show different sections, and some passages can be tight for taller individuals.
In certain areas, original trapdoors remain that were designed to blend seamlessly into the forest floor. These entrances were often only a few centimeters wide and camouflaged with leaves or soil.
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