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Traveling in Hue City - Vinh Moc Tunnels
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http://www.hotsia.com > Traveling in Hue City > Vinh Moc Tunnels Traveling in Hue City, Vietnam Night stroll in Hue Savan Border - Lao Bao Border Emperor Khai Dinh's Tomb Lang Co Beach Emperor Minh Mang's Tomb Emperor Tu Duc's Tomb Incense and Vietnamese Hat Making Village Hue to Savan Bus (Vinh Moc Tunnels) "Vinh Moc Tunnels" and "Cu Chi Tunnels"
The Vinh Moc tunnels were dug by the Vinh Moc villagers to shelter from war in Quang Tri province (on the route from Lao Bao border to Hue). The Cu Chi tunnels were built for the Viet Minh (Viet Cong) to conduct guerrilla warfare against American soldiers in South Vietnam. The Cu Chi tunnels are located in Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City. I bought a tour to visit the DMZ or Demilitarized Zone between North and South Vietnam, which included visits to Khe Sanh and the Vinh Moc tunnels. DMZ or Demilitarized Zone
is the demilitarized area established when Vietnam was divided between North and South. This zone is 5 kilometers north and 5 kilometers south of the Ben Hai River, totaling 10 kilometers. In reality, it became the most heavily fought area because North Vietnam wanted to reclaim South Vietnam. Thus, the demilitarized zone between North and South Vietnam became a battlefield. The Vinh Moc village is located 7.5 kilometers from the Ben Hai River, partly within the DMZ.
Therefore, the villagers dug these tunnels over nearly two years and lived inside them for another six years until the war ended. Amazing, isn't it? They ate and slept there, and 17 children were born inside the tunnels. When I visited, one of those 17 children guided me through the Vinh Moc tunnels, which was truly impressive. Oh, I forgot to mention that the children born in the tunnels cannot speak. The villagers did not stay inside the tunnels 24 hours a day; they did come outside, but still, it was not enjoyable to stay inside for long periods.
I felt uncomfortable after just a few minutes inside. I truly admire the Vietnamese people who dug and lived in these tunnels for six years. Here are 6 clips showing the atmosphere inside the Vinh Moc tunnels, including a delivery room clip. Coordinates: 17°4'29.166"N, 107°6'46.997"E. You can view the location on the globe. The tunnels were dug 40 years ago. The person born in the tunnels today guided me through the Vinh Moc tunnels. Explosion site in front of Vinh Moc tunnels: 17°4'28.368"N, 107°6'47.093"E. Room where villagers lived inside the tunnels.
Childbirth room inside Vinh Moc tunnels 17°4'25.452"N, 107°6'46.355"E. Entering the Vinh Moc tunnels 17°1'5.388"N, 107°2'56.873"E. Traveling to Vinh Moc village 17°4'26.862"N, 107°6'36.245"E. Guide leading the way to Vinh Moc tunnels 17°4'25.524"N, 107°6'44.453"E. Explosion in front of Vinh Moc tunnels. Historical photos of Vinh Moc tunnels. Tools used to dig Vinh Moc tunnels. Life in Vinh Moc tunnels. People born inside Vinh Moc tunnels.
Explosion in front of Vinh Moc tunnels 17°4'28.2"N, 107°6'47.135"E. With Vietnamese guide at Vinh Moc tunnels 17°4'28.35"N, 107°6'47.279"E. Entrance to Vinh Moc tunnels. Entering Vinh Moc tunnels. Passage inside Vinh Moc tunnels 17°4'24.468"N, 107°6'42.203"E, 17°4'24.066"N, 107°6'44.987"E, 17°4'24.666"N, 107°6'45.761"E.
