From Argentina, Jorge Gessaga, a young man of Italian, Spanish and indigenous descent, followed Vietnam's resistance against foreign intervention. Vietnam's steadfastness in defending its sovereignty became a defining lesson: a small nation could achieve what seemed impossible with strong belief and determination under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
In the days surrounding National Day, the red flag with its five-pointed golden star appears across city streets, outside homes and on public buildings. For Vietnamese people, it is one of the most significant occasions of the year. For international visitors, it also offers a rare opportunity to observe, more vividly than usual, the connection between history, national pride and everyday life in contemporary Vietnam.
Hoi An Ancient Town in the central city of Da Nang, and the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City have been named among Asia’s top attractions in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026.
Having endured the ups and downs of wartime resistance, the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City stand not only as a powerful symbol of Vietnam’s historical and cultural heritage but also as a valuable tourism asset and popular destination for both domestic and international visitors.
An experimental piece of theatre, dedicated to the soldiers and people who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and reunification will be performed every weekend at the Cu Chi Culture, Sport and Information Centre.
An experimental piece of theatre, dedicated to the soldiers and people who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and unification will be performed every weekend at Cu Chi Culture, Sport and Information Centre.
It only takes 1-2 hours to get to these following destinations by car from Ho Chi Minh City. These diverse and vibrant places are not only popular among international tourists but also worth visiting for those who want to explore the cultural and historical beauty of the Southern region.
Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province, along with War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, have been listed among the 25 most loved tourist attractions in Asia, as voted by readers of American travel site Tripadvisor. Let’s take a look!
Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector is continuing to recover strongly and posting many impressive results. The city’s efforts in improving product quality and creating new offerings have given the sector a boost, but limitations remain that need to be addressed for the city to become an appealing destination, especially for international visitors.
Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in the district of the same name, have become a popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.
As Vietnam is open to international travellers, with no self-isolation, the New Zealand Herald daily has pointed out 10 reasons why the country is worth visiting.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed nearly 130 tourists from the US on April 8 under a tour organised by Citslinc International Inc in collaboration with Asia Life and Beauty Travel and Tour Services Co., Ltd.
The Travel magazine has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.
The travel magazine The Travel has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.
Located in Tan Phu Trung and Phuoc Vinh An communes in Cu Chi district, about 70km from downtown HCM City, Cu Chi Tunnels were built by local residents and soldiers using simple tools from 1946 to 1968 as shelters from US and Saigon troops during the war.
Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists thanks to its unique historical and architectural values, may soon join UNESCO’s list of world heritage.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has sent a document to the Defence Ministry to seek its advice on compilation of relevant dossiers about the historic Cu Chi Tunnels as the city is striving to gain UNESCO’s recognition of the tunnels as a world heritage site.
Located some 40 km from HCM City, the historic Cu Chi Tunnels are certain to surprise anyone who visits. During fierce times of war, local people and revolutionary soldiers lived and fought for national liberation in an intricate network of underground tunnels.
