The Vietnamese began digging the tunnels in the late 1940s during Vietnam's war of independence from France. At that time, the area of Cu Chi was originally inhabited by farmers. As the rebellion ...

The Cu Chi Tunnels, located near Ho Chi Minh City, are a vast underground network that played an essential role in the Vietnam War. In addition to being a historical site, this intricate complex ...

The Cu Chi Tunnels of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, are now a hot tourist destination. Built by the communist Viet Cong in the 1940s, these tunnels were used for a variety of reasons. They housed ...