Category: Around Ho Chi Minh City

Exploring the Nave of the Cao Dai Great Temple Visitors are welcome to explore the nave of the temple outside of service hours, provided they stay within the aisles and do not step between the rows of striking pink pillars. These pillars, intricately entwined with emerald-green dragons, extend gracefully along the chamber, adding to the […]

Cao Dai Great Temple: A Spiritual and Architectural Marvel 📍 Location: Long Hoa, Tay Ninh, Vietnam⏳ Opening Hours: Daily, from dawn to dusk⛪ Service Times: 6 AM, Noon, & 6 PM💰 Entrance Fee: Free Nestled a few kilometers off Highway 22 in the town of Long Hoa, the Cao Dai Great Temple—also known as the […]

Ben Duoc: A Less Crowded Cu Chi Tunnel Experience While similar to Ben Dinh, the Ben Duoc tunnels offer a less touristy and more spacious alternative for those looking to explore Vietnam’s historic underground network. Located farther from Ho Chi Minh City, this site attracts fewer foreign visitors, making it a more relaxed option, especially […]

Exploring Ben Dinh: A Journey Through the Cu Chi Tunnels A visit to Ben Dinh, part of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, offers a gripping insight into Vietnam’s wartime history. This historic site, once a strategic base for the Viet Cong, now stands as a remarkable testament to resilience and ingenuity. Start of the Tour: […]

Cu Chi: A Legacy of Resistance and Survival Origins of the Cu Chi Tunnels Before the first tunnels were carved into the earth, Cu Chi was home to sprawling rubber plantations, managed by a French tire company. The first underground passages were dug by anticolonial Viet Minh forces in the late 1940s, initially intended for […]

Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels: A Glimpse into Vietnam’s Wartime Underground Network ⏰ Opening Hours: Daily 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM🎟️ Admission Fee Applies The Cu Chi Tunnels stand as a powerful testament to Vietnam’s resilience during the Vietnam War (also known as the American War). The villages in Cu Chi were a stronghold of […]

Getting to and from Ho Chi Minh City: Best Ways to Visit Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple By Bus Tour – The Most Convenient Option The easiest way to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple is by booking a guided bus tour through one of the many travel agencies around […]

Exploring Beyond Ho Chi Minh City: Top Day Trip Destinations If the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City start to feel overwhelming, there are plenty of incredible day trips that offer a refreshing escape. Given that public transport can be slow and unpredictable, the best way to explore beyond the city is by booking […]