The number of visitors increased sharply
Located about 70km northwest of the center of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels (Cu Chi District) are a place that miniatures the transformation and creativity of the Cu Chi army and people in the long-term, fierce resistance war for 30 years against the enemy's invasion, gaining independence and freedom for the Fatherland.
Returning to visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the historic April days, veteran Nguyen Van Lieu (from Phu Tho) was moved by the heroic memories of a glorious time floating back to the middle of the ancient steel land.
For Mr. Lieu, the days of participating in the Ho Chi Minh campaign were still the same as yesterday, vivid, full of echoes of bombs and resilient will. In the heart of Cu Chi steel land, the veteran repeated the special role of this place on the journey to the great victory in the spring of 1975, completely liberating the South and reuniting the country.
Since the beginning of April, many groups of visitors from all over the country have come to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit and return to the ancient battlefield.
Besides, the effect from the film film: The sun in the dark has contributed to attracting a large number of young guests to this special relic. Not only to learn history, many young people also want to directly experience the narrow tunnel space underground, listen to stories about the courage and resilient spirit of the generation of his fathers in the resistance.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Minh Tam - Deputy Director of Cu Chi Geodetic Historical Site said that compared to March, the number of visitors to Cu Chi Geodetic Site in April was very large.
Currently, the number of visitors has increased by about 30% compared to the same period in 2024. The number of visitors to this destination continues to increase. In particular, the War Zone Moon night tour at Cu Chi terrain recorded significant growth, with nearly 200 visitors participating on the night of April 12.
More experiences, new activities
In addition to strengthening the tour guide team and improving facilities to meet the increased number of visitors in April, the Cu Chi Geodetic Historical Site Management Board will deploy many new activities and experiences on the occasion of the April 30 holiday this year.
The unit included a new type of activity such as the "Homestay" area along the Saigon River for guests to stay overnight, rent tents, improve some services in the landscape lake simulating the East Sea. Since then, not only to visit the tunnel system, visitors also have the choice of entertainment and entertainment. At the same time, the unit in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Information of Hon Quan District, Binh Phuoc Province organized a folk art performance of the S'Tien people such as gongs, brocade performances, and re -enacted the scene of pounding rice to raise troops.
On the evening of May 1, the War Zone Moon Night Tour was organized in combination with a campfire exchange with the S'tieng people to enhance the night experience of tourists.
"The increase in visitors to Cu Chi Tunnels is an opportunity to promote this place to domestic and foreign tourists. This is a positive signal. The unit expects that, not only during the April 30 holiday but also in the following period, the number of tourists visiting Cu Chi Geopark will continue to grow" - Mr. Nguyen Minh Tam said.
On the occasion of the April 30 holiday, resonating with the historical and cinematic values, travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City have also launched many tours to Cu Chi dia hinh. This tour is widely welcomed by people and tourists.
A representative of Vietluxtour Travel Company said that every week, the unit has 1-2 groups of domestic and international visitors visiting the Cu Chi historical tour.
A representative of Saigontourist Travel Service Company said that the tour "50 years - Returning to the beloved South" is attracting great attention. The program for veterans to revisit the old battlefield combined with tourism, bringing tourists from Ho Chi Minh City to historical sites such as the Golden gate, the geodesy of Cu Chi...
