WAR SECRETS at KY ANH TUNNELS + WAR MOTHER & CHIEN DAN TOWERS

5.0 (26 reviews) Hoi An, Vietnam
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Have you always been keen on learning which strength helped the Vietnamese triumph over a much more powerful force – the U.S army – in the American War (or the Vietnam War as you might know it)? Are you ready to go back in time to witness what living in between two lines feels like? How has life changed for war survivors since? In this tour, you will get to crawl through the narrow passages of the tunnels and meet with "time witnesses".
Ky Anh tunnels are a unique historical gem, where you’ll experience firsthand the hand-dug tunnel system crafted with hammers and chisels during the Vietnam War in the 1965s. you’ll feel the authenticity through dimly lit passages, shallow water pools, and gripping stories of the village’s ingenious warning systems. Ky Anh Tunnels offer a raw, unspoiled , poweful experience—a must-visit historical site.

What's included

  • Entrance Fees at Ky ANH TUNNELS
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Entrance fees at Mother of War
  • Entrance Fees at 1000 years CHIEN DAN TOWER
  • No Hidden Costs
  • Cold waters
  • Good air-conditioned car with safe driver

What to expect

  1. Chien Dan Cham Tower
    45m · Admission ticket included
    ♥ 09.30 Explore Chien Dan Champa Towers (late 10th, early 11th centuries)
    They are a set of three sanctuaries, facing east, constructed in the late-10th to early-11th centuries by the Champa kingdom. Located on site is a large inscribed stone known as the Chien Dan inscription, which provides definitive evidence that the towers were built during the reign of King Harivarmadeva, though it remains open to interpretation if the king himself sponsored the monuments
  2. The Vietnam's Heroic Mother Statue
    45m · Admission ticket included
    At 10.30 Will see Mother of war Nguyen Thi Thu – a woman who lost nine sons, one son-in-law, and two grandsons to the wars. Beyond its profound cultural and historical significance, the monument is also a monumental work of sculpture, recognized as one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of Da Nang City and the country.
  3. Ky Anh Tunnel
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    ♥ 11.30 Discover "Unveiled Secrets of Ky Anh Tunnels: Walk Where History Hides – Ky Anh Tunnels were established and built during the most intense period during the resistance war against America and remains one of the most historic relics today. The tunnels were dug by the resistance side (Northern Vietnam) from 1965 to 1967 and have a total length of approximately 32 km, weaving their way under the villages, going through houses, straw piles, bamboo bushes and canals to create a hidden, underground world so that the U.S army would not be able to detect them.
    ♥ 13.45 Arrive back your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will collect you at your hotel

End point

Our guide will collect you at your hotel

Pickup details

Our professional guide will meet you up at the hotel in Hoi an or Da nang

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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