There are several historical tunnels built during the Vietnam War to visit near Da Nang/Hoi An that travelers can replace crowded, famous Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City (one of must see attractions in Vietnam). In a day, it’s possible to reach them all and then have a time to learn about their history and exploration.
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Top 2 Best Alternatives to Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam
Ky Anh Tunnels (‘Tam Ky Tunnels’)
– Location: Thach Tan village, Tam Thang commune, Tam Ky city, Vietnam
– Name meaning:
– Other name(s): Tam Ky Tunnels
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the largest war tunnel systems in Vietnam that are dug in the Vietnam War (1955-1975), non-touristy war tunnels
– Best time(s) to visit: anytime during the day, sunny days
– Time to spend: 40-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ky-anh-tunnels
– Recognition(s): national heritage site
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Fact: Ky Anh is the former name of Tam Thang, Tam Thanh and Tam Phu communes in Tam Ky city
Located in Tam Ky (formerly Quang Nam province, south of Da Nang), the Ky Anh Tunnels form one of Vietnam’s three largest underground resistance networks, originally stretching 32 kilometers through local sand and clay layers. Excavated by hand between 1965 and 1967, this intricate “sand fortress” served as a crucial strategic base, food cache, and civilian bomb shelter. Unlike heavily commercialized sites, surviving sections like those beneath Thach Tan village offer a raw, unpolished glimpse into wartime history, featuring narrow, low-ceilinged passageways, secret trapdoors, and command bunkers deeply tied to the resilience of local villagers. Read more information and details
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company organizes tour to Ky Anh Tunnels from Da Nang & Hoi An.
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Tour 3: https://hoiandaytrip.com/my-lai-massacre-ky-anh-tunnel-tour/
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Vinh Moc Tunnels (‘Vietnam DMZ Tunnels’)
– Location: Vinh Moc village, Cua Tung commune, Quang Tri province, Vietnam
– Name meaning:
– Other name(s):
– Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm daily
– Ticket price: 50.000 VND per adult
– Reason(s) to visit: the second largest tunnels built in the Vietnam War, close to important sites in the Demilitarized Zone of Vietnam, located on Central Vietnam world heritage route
– Best time(s) to visit: anytime during the day, sunny days
– Time to spend: 40-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/vinh-moc-tunnels
– Recognition(s): special national heritage site
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Fact:
Located in Quang Tri Province, the Vinh Moc tunnels are an underground village complex hand-dug into red basalt hills during the Vietnam War. Spanning three levels down to a depth of 23 meters, this 2-kilometer subterranean network served as a bomb shelter for hundreds of villagers. Unlike cramped military-focused tunnels elsewhere, Vinh Moc featured family quarters, kitchens, wells, a medical station, and even a maternity room where 17 children were born. Remarkably, despite heavy bombardments, no lives were lost within the complex. Read more information and details
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company organizes tour to Vinh Moc Tunnels from Da Nang & Hoi An.
See details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/dmz-tour-from-da-nang
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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