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The huge old Vietcong tunnel system outside Saigon,...
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...has a 40km section at Cu Chi that amazes... |
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...and educates, and gives a good shot of claustrophobia too.
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Meanwhile, up top, retired tanks are surrounded by soil regenerating... |
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...eucalyptus trees and the occasional pungi trap, while local businesses...
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...now concentrate on making rice paper for spring rolls rather than man traps. |
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Pictures left side: a model of the Cu Chi Viet Cong tunnel system near Saigon; a guide demonstrates one hidden tunnel entrance; poisoned pungi sticks, one of the Vietcong's favourite tools of war. Right side: one of Cu Chi's larger tunnels; an ex-US tank; Cu Chi rice paper factory. Photos: Hue | Da Nang | Hoi An | Ho Chi Minh City [Saigon] | Cu Chi | Mui Ne beach Information: Vietnam Guide | Vietnam Map | Vietnam Beaches All Images © 2000-2009 Bugbog.com and licensors Photo Galleries | Wildlife | Vacation Finder | Home | Exotic Countries | Beach Holidays |
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