EXPLORING CU CHI TUNNELS – THE WITNESS OF SAIGON’S HISTORY
Mentioning Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, many people will come to mind the crowded streets, ancient buildings, and historical and cultural attractions. To thoroughly understand this splendid city in a day, you can choose to visit Cu Chi Tunnels besides some famous places. Cu Chi Tunnels is a unique attraction in Saigon, appealing to both domestic and international tourists.
Cu Chi Tunnels is 70 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City center to the northeast. The tunnel was built in 1948 during the war against the French. At this time, the tunnel served as a place for soldiers to hide from the enemy and to store secret documents.
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 forces and helped to counter the growing American military effort.