During these historic April days, when the entire Vietnamese nation is together reviewing the glorious history, the film "Tunnels" has stirred up a wave of strong emotions in the hearts of the audience. The realistic footage, recreating the arduous but also extremely resilient daily life and fighting scenes of the guerrillas of the past, has touched the hearts of many people, especially the younger generation.
Scene of young people signing up to join the army to fight the enemy
It was the touching images on the big screen that urged many young people to return to Cu Chi, the legendary land of tunnels, with the desire to witness the real-life scene with their own eyes, to touch the historical vestiges and to deeply feel the difficulties and hardships that our soldiers had to go through during the fierce war years.
If possible, try to come and experience Cu Chi tunnels once.
The journey to Cu Chi these days is not only a trip to visit historical sites, but also a journey back in time, a precious opportunity for the younger generation to better understand the great sacrifices of their ancestors. When setting foot in the tunnels, going through narrow tunnels, witnessing secret bunkers, people can truly feel the harshness of life underground. The images on film seem more vivid than ever, and every inch of land here is soaked with sweat, tears and blood of the nation's elite children.
Explore the "underground maze"
Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of the resilience of Vietnam's will, has long been a famous tourist destination, deeply imprinted in the minds of domestic and foreign tourists every time they set foot in Ho Chi Minh City. This special historical site is located on the peaceful Provincial Road 15, in Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District. With an impressive total length of up to 250 kilometers, this tunnel system is hidden underground with a structure of three different depths, demonstrating the creativity and tenacious fighting spirit of our army and people.
The top floor is about 3 meters below the ground, the middle floor is about 6 meters deeper, and the deepest floor challenges all dangers at a depth of 12 meters. Cu Chi Tunnels is not only a military wonder but also one of the six famous man-made structures in the world, a testament to the extraordinary strength of human beings. In addition, the uniqueness and great historical value have brought Cu Chi Tunnels tourist area into the top 7 most strange and attractive destinations in Southeast Asia, attracting the curiosity and exploration of tourists from all over the world.
Come to the tunnels to see the grandeur and scale of about 250km of underground tunnels, to see how the maze that the enemy could not solve transformed.
For a long time, Cu Chi tunnels have affirmed their position as one of the most interesting destinations in Saigon, carrying with them profound and inspiring historical stories. However, not everyone has the opportunity to thoroughly understand the arduous but also extremely heroic formation and development process of this unique work. The history of Cu Chi tunnels is closely associated with the fierce resistance war against the French, from 1946 to 1948. The project was initially initiated and implemented by the army and people of Tan Phu Trung and Phuoc Vinh An communes with the initial purpose of creating a safe hiding place, and at the same time storing weapons and military equipment, serving the long-term fight.
A miniature world was built by our ancestors with great feats of trenches, fighting positions, infirmaries, rooms, kitchens, warehouses... marking a long period of arduous fighting of the nation.
Entering the period from 1961 to 1965, realizing its strategic importance, the tunnel system was strongly developed, expanded into many complex branches, closely linked together, forming a large and effective underground traffic network. Above the tunnel system was also systematically equipped with countless dangerous nail holes, secret bell tunnels and dangerous minefields, contributing significantly to the protection and support of our army and people's fight against the invading enemy.
Go, to hear how fierce the Cedar Falls Campaign was, and how the steel land of Cu Chi had endured bombs and bullets.
A tour of Cu Chi tunnels would be incomplete if visitors missed the opportunity to explore deep inside the magical tunnels located deep underground.
Here, visitors will have the opportunity to see with their own eyes the intact tunnels - where our army and people lived, fought and worked during the fierce war. A tunnel section about 120 meters long with a two-story structure will bring visitors extremely interesting and authentic experiences, helping them visualize more clearly the life and resilience of the Vietnamese people.
The dark, narrow and hot tunnels that we can hardly crawl through in just a few minutes are where soldiers lived, fought and sacrificed for many years without sunlight.
An experience not to be missed when coming to Cu Chi tunnels tourist area is to explore the war zone. As a famous historical site with profound meaning, Cu Chi tunnels are also associated with the heroic history of the nation in wars.
Coming to this reenactment area, visitors will have the opportunity to watch precious documentary films, slow-motion recordings of the entire scene of the arduous but also extremely heroic life and fighting of our army and people when living and fighting on this land. In addition, visitors can also admire many models of famous historical relics of Vietnam vividly recreated at this tourist destination, such as the ancient Long Bien Bridge, the unique One Pillar Pagoda, the historic Nha Rong Wharf and the magnificent Saigon Bridge, providing a more comprehensive and in-depth look at the history and culture of Vietnam.
Come and see what the previous generation had to face. Bombs, toxic fumes, sniffer dogs, flooding tunnels and using "rat" soldiers.
In addition, tourists coming to Cu Chi tunnels also show great interest in highly interactive activities such as disassembling and assembling guns and trying their hand at shooting. Here, visitors will receive enthusiastic and thoughtful guidance from the staff of the tourist area, helping them better understand the structure and use of weapons that were once associated with the war. This activity often attracts a large number of tourists, especially international tourists, who are always curious and want to explore more deeply about Vietnam's military history.
There are many other activities here so that visitors, especially young people, can understand more about the heroic history of our nation.
After the movie "Tunnels" aired, many young people went to Cu Chi to watch the footage again with their own eyes and hearts.
The trip to Cu Chi during these historic April days is not just to satisfy curiosity or to "check-in" a famous place. It is also a profound educational journey about patriotism, the indomitable fighting spirit and the will to be self-reliant of the Vietnamese people.
The difficulties and hardships that our soldiers have gone through are not only stories in books or on the screen, but have become real experiences, deeply engraved in the minds of every young person, arousing pride and infinite gratitude for those who have fallen for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. Cu Chi these days is not only a historical relic, but also a living symbol of the Vietnamese spirit, a sacred destination for the young generation to understand and appreciate more the historical values that their ancestors have worked hard to build and protect.
