Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels Group Tour

About 8 am, you will get out of Ho Chi Minh city center and travel through a traditional village to reach the Great Holy Temple in Tay Ninh. This temple is the center of the Cao Dai faith where you can find the “all-seeing” holy eye – the symbol of the Cao Dai religion – displayed above the entrance to the temple. Inside, you will have a fantastic experience by witnessing the midday ceremonies’ extravaganza, courtesy of the Cao Dai followers. Then, you will have time for lunch.

Afterward, your guide will take you to Cu Chi, a district of the city most famous for the 75-mile (121-km) network of underground passages built by the Viet Cong army. The Cu Chi Tunnels are one of the most popular historical attractions in Vietnam.

Before exploring the tunnels, you will be given several short introductions accompanied with an introductory video showing how the tunnels were built as well as how the local people survived amidst the difficult conditions during the war.

Next, you will have time exploring the areas within the tunnel system. Marvel at how the different facilities were built to meet the needs of those staying inside the tunnels – kitchens and bedrooms as well as field hospitals, storage, weapons factories, and command centers.

Moreover, you will also have time exploring many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps built within the complicated tunnels for the purpose of security during the war.

Then, you will be served a cup of special tea and cassava before trying the real shooting gun (optional - you pay the shooting fees yourself).

At 7 pm, you will be heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.