Footprints in Vietnam

Im so loving Vietnam and currently I’m doing serious research on going back to Vietnam and try the  OPEN BUS next time to explore the whole country in my convenient time. Vietnam isa very interesting country, it has different charm amongst other South East Asian neigbors. 

I got his pictures from a local travel agency in Vietnam, they called it FOOTPRINTS IN VIETNAM where one can leave a message or comment about their stay in the country. I found out some few interesting posts. 

Surely, I want to go back in Vietnam, there are lots of things to do and explore. Not to mention, its cheap in Vietnam. 

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Chu Chi Tunnel - Vietnam

The following day I booked for a Chu Chi Tunnel tour for half day for $6.00. I say that when in Vietnam you should not fail to try this because its a fascinating and a learning experience about the Vietnam war on how they beat America during the battle. Although the tour is very cheap, you have to pay extra around VN100,000 dong to get inside the park. 

As usual, we were picked up at Pham Ngu Lao just infront of my hostel. We were transported through a coach to Chu Chi tunnel. I can really say that you can skip Mekong river for this tour if you dont have time in Saigon.

First in the tour, we had a short video presentation about the Vietnam War and the tunnels. It was a very clever way for Vietnamese forces to build a long stretch of tunnel away from American sight. Guerrilla tactics were new to the Americans during this time and they really nailed at it. Vietnamese used different ingenious traps killing American soldiers.

But the most amazing thing during the war was building of a long stretch of tunnel. The tunnels were so long that it hosts a whole community of locals. They eat, sleep and give birth in the tunnel. They have develop clever ways on how to provide ventilation away from American sight. The tunnels’ entrance were so small as you can see at the top but luckily I was able to fit. 

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