Delve into American-Vietnam war history with a day tour to the former DMZ area. Travel north of Hue to visit the historic underground tunnels and bunkers, cross infamous battle sites, and discover war relics. Also hear the harrowing tragic tales of war and gain a new respect for the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people.
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Delve into American-Vietnam war history with a day tour to the former DMZ area. Travel north of Hue to visit the historic underground tunnels and bunkers, cross infamous battle sites, and discover war relics. Also hear the harrowing tragic tales of war and gain a new respect for the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Due to the long distance, depart at 07:30. Drive for just over 1-hour, arrive at La Vang Cathedral, a site damaged by war and a national shrine in Vietnam, dedicated to Our Lady of ‘La Vang’, who is believed to have appeared there in 1798.
Continue to Quang Tri Citadel, a historic site that was heavily bombarded during the war, and its ruins stand as a reminder of the devastating conflict.. Visit the museum where photographs, war remnants and artillery can be seen.
Continue north along across the Hien Luong Bridge, and over the Ben Hai River which demarcated North and South Vietnam. This area saw some of the heaviest fighting during the American-Vietnam war.
Nearby Doc Mieu Firebase, lies just north of here. The base played a pivotal role in the South's defense and once the command post for calling in airstrikes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Journey off the main highway, pass through villages and skirt along Cua Tung Beach on the way to Vinh Moc. The village found itself tragically positioned in one of the most heavily bombed areas of Vietnam. Visit the 2.8-kilometer network of underground tunnels where more than three hundred people lived intermittently from 1966 to 1971.
Before departing the former DMZ area, make a final stop at Truong Son National Cemetery. Wander amid the tombstones marking the final resting place of some 15,000 Vietnamese soldiers and civilians who perished during the war.
Wrap up this somber Hue DMZ and drive 2-hours back to Hue arriving late afternoon/early evening (L)
Inclusions:
🥘 Lunch
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