Various places are related to the Vietnam War. Most veterans visit such sites to find closure and healing. Family members take such tours to understand the sacrifices made by their parents and grandparents as they were seeking independence.
On the other hand, young tourists visit these places to follow life as well as geopolitical events in Vietnam. The war ranged between the year 1955 and 1975. It changed the nature as well as the political protests in the nation.
Take a look at some of the tours that will help you understand the Vietnam War In details.
1. Demilitarized Zone
From Hue, it is an easy trip to reach the old Demilitarized zone in Quang Tri province. As you walk around, you can stop at the critical sites of the war and the military bases. As you walk across the Zone, you will also have a chance to see the region that once divided the South and North Vietnam. As you walk along the zone, you will also have an opportunity to see the Ho Chi Minh Trail that was used to transport suppliers to significant sites. You also need a private tour guide who will help in traversing via the Vinh Moc Tunnels that were used by villagers to take refuge.
2. Cu Chi Tunnels
The tunnels of Cu Chi played a critical role during the Combat. The Viet Cong also used the tunnels as hiding places, food stores as well as areas of hiding weapons. The tubes were useful communication as well as supply routes. As you walk through the tunnels, you will realize that various booby traps are concealed within. Also, your travel guide will take you into the little hideouts as well as the sleeping quarters where you will have a position to view the fire Vietnam – era weapons.
3. ANZAC SitesÂ
The US wasn’t all to South Vietnam in response to the communism in Asia. Also, Australia all sent some troops between the year 1962 and 1972. Thus, if you need to understand more about the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) troops, you need to visit these sites. You will also have a chance to duck inside the small galleries of the Long Phuoc Tunnels which played a critical role during the Viet Cong resistance.
4. Son My Village
If you have ever heard of the darkest days in the Vietnam War, you need to visit this village and take a look at the site if the My Lai Massacre. One of the incidents that promoted global outrage was the My Lai Massacre that involved a mass killing of hundreds of unarmed civilians. The mass involved women as well as children by a group of US Army soldiers. You need a thoughtful guide that will lead you through the visit the village museum to understand the event that led to the atrocity. On your way to the village, you may pass via the ancient Champa towers in Chien Dan Cham towers. The towers were built long before the war and continued to stand as a testament of the past.
In a nutshell, you need to visit Vietnam and watch some of the sites that mark the atrocity of Vietnam`s War. Various landmarks have remained undeveloped and are used as a mark of the war. Both the locals as well as tourists visit some of these places to witness and understand the hatred involved in a fight.
