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Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
The day starts with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located 75 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. These historic tunnels served as an underground hideout and resistance base for the Viet Cong during both the French and American wars. Hand-dug over decades, the tunnels span a remarkable 120 km, forming a multilevel network that included meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, and trenches. Their design showcases ingenuity and resilience, being deep enough to endure bombings and self-sufficient during prolonged sieges. Gain insight into the guerrilla warfare tactics and life underground as you explore this iconic site. Then return to Ho Chi Minh City for a tour which will visit the Reunification Palace, the former residence and workplace of the President of South Vietnam, which played a significant role during the Vietnam War. Continue to the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a stunning neo-Romanesque cathedral built entirely with materials imported from Marseille during the French colonial period. Nearby, explore the Saigon Central Post Office, designed by renowned French architect Gustave Eiffel, showcasing colonial-era grandeur. Conclude the day with a visit to Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown. Here, you will see the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure dedicated to the Lord of Heaven, built in 1909. Its intricate architecture and spiritual ambiance make it a highlight of the city.