Cu Chi Tunnels

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Over 250km of tunnels dug by hand into red earth — an underground town in wartime.

Cu Chi is not one tunnel but a network of hundreds of kilometres, dug with hoes and bamboo baskets over years, on three levels reaching more than ten metres down. Below ground were smokeless kitchens venting through long pipes, clinics, meeting rooms, arms stores and wells — a town running entirely underground. The entrances are unbelievably small, hidden under dry leaves, and visitors are often startled when a guide vanishes into one in two seconds. A short stretch has been widened so people can crawl through; a few dozen metres in the dark is enough to understand why the place makes such an impression.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Cu Chi Tunnels?

December to April

How much does it cost to visit Cu Chi Tunnels?

125,000₫

How long do you need at Cu Chi Tunnels?

Half a day

What are the opening hours of Cu Chi Tunnels?

07:00 - 17:00

Did you know

The tunnel network is estimated at over 250km in total length.
It runs on three levels, the deepest more than 10m down.
Underground there were kitchens, clinics, meeting rooms, arms stores and wells.
The Hoang Cam kitchen vented smoke far away through a duct system to avoid detection.
One stretch has been widened for visitors to crawl through.

Travel tips

If you are claustrophobic, skip the crawl — it is not compulsory.
Wear dark clothes you don't mind ruining: the red earth does not wash out easily.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Củ_Chi_tunnels

Updated: 2026-08-06