The Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City is an incredible destination for war and history buffs. During the Vietnam War was the major battleground between the U.S. and the Viet Cong.

At the heart of the jungle, 200 miles of tunnels were well hidden U.S. Originally built soldiers. to protect the Vietnamese air strikes in France in the LAT from 1940 to 1950, were then used during the 60s as a platform for attacks on troops Americans.

Surprisingly, the U.S. knew that the tunnels were there, just could not find or destroy them. put everything they had pull the tunnels in the dispersion of agent orange and napalm bombs to launch non-stop, but the caves remained tact. The land did not fare so well and the forest was completely destroyed along with its contents. Today is thriving once again however, show that over time, land can repair even the toughest of the results destruction.

If you're lucky, you can receive a firsthand account of a former Vietnamese soldier. Guides will tell you stories of his time in war and can give you information about intimate details of the war that took place in this Jungle.es If you listen carefully, you can learn a lot about history.

The Viet Cong used the forest to its advantage. can easily move, knowing their way in their own land and had several entrances to the caves in the list to disappear Into. termite nests were hidden and placed above, or with the leaves scattered above. dogs could not follow their scent, because sprinkle of cayenne pepper all entry confuse the dogs and make them rotate in opposite direction. that could safely disappear in the system of 200 km, and if followed, American soldiers do not fits inside anyway. The entries were small and went to a lightweight structure for a U.S. soldier large, fit would be almost impossible without blasting it.

They knew that their tunnels, and, unlike the U.S. soldiers. It would enter the tunnel to avoid booby traps in terms of kill or maul to enemy. different types of oil traps were placed in waiting for the poor soldier who had to stay in or the soldier who was sent to investigate a discovery.

There were other tactics, in addition to the tunnels that the Vietnamese that offers an advantage against the United States. Surprisingly, foot rot is a major problem with U.S. troops. The heat and humidity of the rainforest injured, rotting flesh and infection. When your primary form of battle is walking through the forest this may be a serious problem. Instead of using the boots, the Vietcong wore sandals made from tire rubber. They are well constructed and durable and can see for yourself. If you want to try them, buy a pair for a nominal fee.

It is impossible to imagine how he managed to live in these tunnels for years. Aisles were too tight in less than a meter tall and were dark and full of disease. They had to deal with insects and poisonous snakes and the fear of being discovered. However, the Vietnamese managed to carve out a lifestyle building kitchens however, areas and first aid stations.

His tour will take you to all the different types of houses and rooms. It's a comfortable ride and the tunnel walls have been blasted out to even make it bigger and more comfortable for tourists. Without But there are still some tickets available to be explored and original you will have the opportunity to enter an original tunnel yourself and crawl 150 meters high experiencing what it was during the war.

Your guide will take you to an original entry, which is simply a very small hole in the ground. He will show how to enter and then you are on your own to go through and make your way to the other end. can be frightening, but be sure to give it a try. It is an experience crazy to crawl through these tunnels minute and imagine what it must have been like for its inhabitants.

After thoroughly explored the caves, also learn other ways that the Vietnamese were able to defeat the United States. It could easily track the soldiers in the jungle by the use of plants. You see how they cooked only during the morning fog to hide the smoke and you will learn how farmers to smuggle food to the Vietcong. It is a day very informative.

Now that you have learned all that we need to know about the Cu Chi Tunnels, will be given the opportunity to feel what it was. Believe it or not, you are given the opportunity to shoot and AK 47. Or you may choose his automatic weapon of choice and the cost of $ 1 a round you can feel the power of these destructive weapons by firing them at the firing range complete Vietnam tour.

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels definitely give you a sense of what life was like during the Vietnam War. is incredible to think These tunnels remained intact through two major wars. One with the French and one American. If you are visiting Ho Chi Minh City, they are certainly worth a visit.

Debra Corbeil is one half of Canada’s Adventure Couple with her husband Dave Bouskill. Together they have traveled to over 30 countries on 5 continents. Follow their journeys at http://www.theplanetd.com as they hike, bike, dive, trek and climb their way around the globe. You can also see their photo stories at http://www.picturetheplanet.com.

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