Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect which is a religion of  hybrid between Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. Cu chi tunnels is a tunnel system stretched over 250km including innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the war.

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Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect which is a religion of hybrid between Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. Cu chi tunnels is a tunnel system stretched over 250km including innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the war.

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Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh 1 Day Trip 
Tour code:  TA56
Duration:  1 days

Destinations: Cu Chi, Tay Ninh in the west of Ho Chi Minh city
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Overview

Tour features & highlights:

  • Cu Chi tunnels, its stories and experiences to be underneath
  • Caodai temple during mass at noon
  • An opportunity to try shooting with an AK47
  • Lunch with local dishes
  • Authentic countryside lanscapes 

 

 

 

Itinerary

In the morning we drive to the region near the Cambodian border. This is home to the unique Cao Dai sect whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name but a few. This religion is an odd mix of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianism and Christianity. Join Cao Dai worshippers for their daily noontide ceremony where hundreds of worshipers attired in lively red, yellow blue and white, chant religious hymns.
 After lunch we will continue to the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the "Iron Triangle" or "Iron Land". On our way there we will drive through pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Our tour finishes at the hotel around 5 PM.


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