Cu Chi
Tunnels defense system is in the ground, located in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi
Minh City. Construction works began in 1940 during the resistance war against
the French and at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Currently, this tunnel is
attractive tourist destination to visit and learn about a period of history of
Vietnam.
This
is the giant underground maze in Vietnam plays an important role in their local
war against the French and Americans. Cu Chi Tunnels range from 120km to 240km.
Tunnel system consists of clinic, room, kitchen, warehouse, office, underground
tunnel system. Cu Chi Tunnels ranked top 10 works underground most spectacular.
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diagram of the tunnel
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Tunnels
were dug on a lateritic clay areas should be durable, less prone to landslides.
Tunnel system is located deep in the ground, can withstand the destructive
power of the biggest blockbuster of the U.S. military. Air is taken in through
the tunnel vents. Different areas of the cave can be isolated when not in use.
During
the war, life in the tunnels lack of light, moisture and heat and poor sanitary
conditions, virtually the majority of people living in the tunnels are
parasites, silver skin and bone disease. In addition, the lack of food and basic necessities is also the problem largest tunnel of residents.
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You can down the tunnels in this way...
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The path through the tunnels used to move
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One of the tunnels
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Ben
Duoc temple - Cu Chi is area memorial of the heroes of the Viet Minh and the
National Liberation Front of South Vietnam during the Indochina War and the
Vietnam War.
