Củ Chi tunnels, Underground tunnel network in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The network spans over 250 kilometers with multiple levels, featuring narrow passages connecting various chambers designed for military operations and daily living.
During the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975, these tunnels served as operational bases for Viet Cong forces, enabling military campaigns and shelter from bombardments.
The tunnels demonstrate Vietnamese engineering capabilities through their complex ventilation systems, underwater entrances, and precise architectural planning methods.
Visitors can access two main sites, Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, with guided tours available daily from Ho Chi Minh City through numerous tour operators.
The network includes specialized chambers that functioned as hospitals, where medics performed surgeries and treated wounded soldiers during combat operations.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
GPS coordinates: 11.06286,106.52923
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
The historical sites of the Vietnam War include prisons, tunnels, museums and military bases. The Vinh Moc tunnels display an underground defense system. The Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi and the War Museum in Ho Chi Minh City document the conflict's history. Military locations such as the Hue Citadel and Khe Sanh Base present strategic combat sites.
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