Ben Dinh Tunnels
Ben Dinh Tunnels
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  • Trevor N
    Jersey, United Kingdom824 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit, but…
    My knowledge of the Vietnam War is very limited, and whilst today’s trip was very interesting, I’m not convinced that all the historical information was as impartial as it might have been. There are 2 sides to any story, there was a distinct slant in the talks we had. That said it was amazing to hear how the Vietcong fighters had lived and to very briefly experience going through a piece of the tunnels; although I understand these have been made larger for western visitors. Having a coffee shop and stop just near the shooting range where visitors can fire an AK47 etc. seemed inappropriate; it was very, very noisy.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 8, 2024
  • Elvira Wolgast
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An eye-opening experience.
    Walking through the tunnels gave me a profound sense of history and the resilience of the Vietnamese people. It's incredible to see how they ingeniously utilized these tunnels during the war. The guided tour provided fascinating insights into their daily life underground, and the whole atmosphere was both educational and humbling. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone interested in understanding Vietnam's rich history firsthand.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written July 9, 2024
  • Jolie
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam74 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Journey through history
    The site can get quite crowded, especially during peak hours. Visiting early in the day or during the off-season might provide a more serene experience. The tunnels are very narrow and can be challenging to navigate, especially for taller or claustrophobic visitors. While there are options to skip certain sections, it’s something to be mindful of before visiting. The chance to explore the tunnels firsthand, along with the various exhibits showcasing weapons, traps, and living quarters, made the visit more immersive. It’s a hands-on history lesson that’s both sobering and fascinating.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written August 26, 2024
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada7,481 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
What a waste of time took 2 hours to get there and almost 3 and a half to get back to Saigon. We might have been on site for 2 hours at the very most. To just see the odd replicas. There were about 5 main things they showed us. They have done a good job on the replicas of the in ground traps displays.
You will spend more time at the gift shop/restaurant/gun range than actually seeing anything. Who ever thought it would be a good location was a gun range thought wrong. It feels like you are sitting in the middle of a war zone while trying to eat or shop. If you are trying to listen to someone talk you can not hear anyone over the firing of the guns. Plus they do not give you ear plugs or anything.

There is so many tour groups there all trying to huddle around the same small thing and talk at the same time that you have no idea what you are listening too and you are lucky if you can even see what they are talking about! Save your time & money. Or spend a bit more and don’t sign up for a group tour out of Saigon. Saigon has so many better things to offer.

We chatted with one of my spouse uncles who had just been there and he said our guide didn’t take us to even half of the stuff they saw. So maybe it was just our guide. here is also 2 different sites you can visit. So he might have went to that one.
Written May 26, 2020
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Yann Renaud
Switzerland862 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
It's definitely not a place to visit, especially in a grouped tour. It looks like an overcrowded theme park. You will walk through different spots, showing you traps built during the war, ventilation system...
Moreover the place is extremely loud, especially when you get near the shooting area, where you have the opportunity to spend your extra money.
In the end, you will see an inaudible propaganda film.
Written March 16, 2023
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Thuy Vo
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
Tired, hot, and scared. The small paths hurt my back. The scene makes you a little afraid of ghosts. Suitable for those who like to explore strange and mysterious things. Anyone with a herniated disc should not enter or go to high caves.
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Written May 21, 2024
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Passenger30022013967
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
Cu Chi island I heard about when studying history in my country when I was a kid. I visited with my family and felt very surprised and excited to stand at this historical place, especially in the direction of Laos. The tour guide told it very well and was easy to understand
Thank you Jack/Nguyen
Written October 7, 2024
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udontnomee3e
Bundaberg, Australia892 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Our family really enjoyed this tour with David from lee hogan tours. The tunnels were slightly challenging but we were given options of how far we wanted to go in & how narrow we were comfortable with. It's a fair drive from ho chi minh but very worth it.
Written December 28, 2022
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Chevalian
New Forest National Park Hampshire, UK44 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Solo
Beware! Theres two separate sites both named loosely as the 'Cu Chi Tunnels' and confused by visitors. The 'proper site' is here at Ben Dinh, some way out of town, but many people (including me alas) left reviews for the other site which is titled Cu Chi Tunnels. So check you're heading to the right one! Crawl through a genuine tunnel, there's over 100 metres but dont worry there's 'escapes' every 20 metres or so, for a real feeling of what life underground was like. You dont have to be very fit (I'm 61 and on the large size), but you do need to be OK on hands and knees, and not afraid of confined dark spaces. A small torch or cellphone with flashlight mode is very handy. Sensible clothing advised. Above ground displays include a live ammunition shooting gallery and gruesome mantraps used by the Vietcong. Of course the whole point was concealment so don't expect elaborate above ground fortifications.
Written May 2, 2019
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JimmyT67
Sydney, Australia136 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
There are plenty of reviews telling you what's happening her so here are a couple of additional pointers.
Firstly, if you can afford it go up or back (or both) by the river. It adds a magical element to the whole thing, puts the tunnels in a new context.
Secondly, there are two sets of tunnels the main differences are that this one, the more touristy one, has a narrower (less widened) tunnel for you to try out but all the underground bunkers are reachable from the surface via steps. The shooting range is right here too.
The other site, Ben Duoc, has wider tunnels but you have to use them to access the bunkers and rooms which are fully underground and inaccessible by any other means. There's also a memorial pagoda to Viet Cong fighters here and, as a consequence, the shooting rand is a little farther away, off site.
Which is more authentic? You probably need to experience both, which is very do-able.
At neither location will you find any reference to the Australian troops who were the first to explore the tunnel system and reveal its extent and strategic significance (as related in my book Tunnel Rats).
By the way, Danny and Zan visit the tunnels in the novel Tunnel Vision, which is where he gets the idea of remaking the somewhat hokey propaganda film that tour groups are obliged to sit through.
But to summarise, if you have the time and the money, visit both sites and do it by river. These pics were taken at Ben Dinh.
Written July 28, 2018
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Scott J
Ohio52 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018
Nothing at this location. Just a busy street. Must have been setup by a tour company. Don’t waste your time
Written June 29, 2018
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Kalina G
Philippines5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018
Localisation is confusing for turists, the TripAdvisor shows it is in the town, while the tunels are 60 km further :(
Written January 17, 2018
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Friends
Some reviewers seem to think this site is Cu Chi Tunnels, which are located about five kilometers north. The Ben Dinh Tunnels do not have the same expansive network, but the purpose was the same. Viet Cong soldiers constructed tunnels and topped openings with fake termite mounds. From the mounds, they fired rifles at opposing forces. By the time the opposition tossed a grenade at the mound, the Viet Cong were long gone, winding their way through Munchkin-sized tunnels. Throughout this maze, specifically along pathways, holes were dug and horrendous traps were laid, most with spikes drenched in bacteria-laden filth. One scratch on a soldier’s leg and death was certain within a few days. I was surprised to learn that the purpose of one soldier falling into a trap was to disband the approaching group. American soldiers did not know where there may be another trap, so they walked slowly at the edge of paths. This allowed Viet Cong time to skitter away. After all, they knew where the traps had been laid. This is a sobering reminder of a war that spanned two decades, and cost the lives of 3.5 million people. The accompanying photos are of some of the traps reconstructed for display purposes. Gruesome!
Written May 14, 2017
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