What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Partners can share the tunnel crawl, zipline, and lakeside pedal boats, creating a memorable joint adventure, but the wartime setting and high heat limit pure leisure so it is slightly less ideal.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: This gives you time to crawl tunnels, watch exhibits, and enjoy a boat ride at a relaxed pace.
Tunnel Exploration:
Crawl through reinforced sections (20–200 m) of the original Viet Cong tunnels.
Tip: Wear lightweight clothes and move slowly in narrow passages.
Documentary & Booby-Trap Display:
Watch a 20-minute war documentary then see live demos of bamboo spike traps and hidden entrances.
Tip: Arrive early for front-row seating in the pavilion.
Swan Pedal-Boat Ride:
Rent a swan-shaped pedal boat on the Liberated Zone lake for shared photos.
Tip: Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone.
Zipline & Tarzan Swing:
Zoom above the jungle on a short zipline or swing over the forest floor.
Tip: Secure loose items and wear closed-toe shoes.

Pubudu Thennakoon
The Củ Chi Tunnels, located near Ho Chi Minh City, are an extensive underground network used by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War. Stretching over 200 kilometers, these tunnels served as hiding spots, living quarters, supply routes, and hospitals. Today, they are a popular tourist attraction where visitors can explore sections of the tunnels and learn about the resilience and ingenuity of...
João Herminio Martins Sena
The experience was mixed. I had the bad luck to pick a terrible guide, frustrating part of my experience. The place itself is full of history and very impressive, but the huge tourist exploration can be irritating to the ones interested in history. But, anyway, the ingeniosity of the vietnamese resistance is admirable.
Alistair Jones
A lot of fun visiting the tunnels with our terrific guide Kynie. So helpful in making sure everyone had the best experience. Full of interesting information and willing to answer all our questions. The tunnels are a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s history and well worth a visit.
Alan Holmes
Friday 17th October 2025: Good experience to visit and see how the NVA were so aware of their own surroundings and used them to their advantage. Plenty to visit on the site, but it gets extremely busy with tourists, and we were there at the start of the season. You can use the rifle range whilst there: hand gun (cant remember which one), and M16. I was informed they charge $2 per round, so if you ...
Sarath Raj
It is a symbol of Vietnamese people's resilience. Going through the tunnel was one of my thrilling experience in life. You will feel anxious while entering into the tunnels. Lot of tourists are visiting this place but still able to explore all the tunnel areas. There is a shooting area where you can practice shooting with M14 or other guns. We also got opportunity to ate cassava prepared by Vietna...
Visit during the dry season (Nov–Apr) to avoid muddy paths; early mornings are cooler and less crowded.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Entry tickets for two | VND 300,000 |
| Swan pedal boat (15 min) | VND 60,000 |
| Zipline for two | VND 118,000 |
| Total Estimated | VND 478,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Phú Hiệp, Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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