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Witness the War in Vietnam

An October 2005 trip to Vietnam by Heroine

Cu Chi Tunnels Photo - The Tunnels of Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam More Photos
Quote: I have liked watching movies about the Vietnam War since I was a teenager, which is kind of weird for a girl. The one I like the most is "Platoon." Recently I'd been to Saigon's Cu Chi Tunnels to witness how the Viet Cong fought with US in the ‘60s.

The Tunnels of Cu Chi

Attraction | "Cu Chi Tunnels"

Cu Chi Tunnels Photo - The Tunnels of Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Cu Chi Tunnels is the revolutionary historical vestige and network of underground dugouts over 200km long in Saigon. It’s hard to imagine how the Viet Congs lived inside the tunnels for 10 years performing all the activities, such as meeting, cooking, dining, and of course, fighting. Perhaps it's a clear message to the world that a firm will with determination conquers all. I’m glad that the war has been over and that these tunnels have now turned into a popular site for tourists. You must go if you're around, especially if you're curious about why and how the US Army suffered in this battle, a battle expected to be victorious, but on that turned out to be a nightmare.

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The Tunnels of Cu Chi
Củ Chi District
Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon