Journey through the Cu Chi tunnels - one of the most extreme tourist attractions in Vietnam. Before the trip, make sure that you do not suffer from claustrophobia.
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Half a century ago, these underground labyrinths served as a haven for Vietnamese militia that led an underground war against American soldiers. Usually the tunnels tour begins with a traditional question: "Can you find the entrance to the cave?". As a rule, the first time no one can. Secret passage may be located directly under the feet of naive tourists. But it is well camouflaged with leaves.
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For 15 years brave Vietnamese created this underground communication right under the noses of the US Marines. The tunnels stretches almost for 200 kilometers from the small village of Cu Chi to the border with Cambodia. Squeezing them could only slender Vietnamese. The width of the main tunnel - 70 cm, height - 90 cm. This design withstand a blast of 100-pound bombs.
For Americans, who have managed to penetrate into the catacombs, men arranged the numerous traps. Underground tunnel served as the headquarters, workshops, kitchens, living quarters, hospital.
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Today, the catacombs had little to expand to plump tourists have not found themselves in the role of Winnie the Pooh stuck in the narrow entrance.
The ventilation system is reliably masked and stored in the most unexpected places. Underground you can meet snakes and other animals. During the tour, visitors are also told about the life and times of Vietnamese militia, are shown the map of underground labyrinths, the film in English and allowed to shoot from M-16 and AK-47.