Exploring the Historic DMZ: Khe Sanh Combat Base, 17th Parallel, and Vinh Moc Tunnels
Early Morning
Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hue and travel north to the DMZ, the site of some of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Your first stop is the Khe Sanh combat base near the Laotian border.
Established by the U.S. Military Command in 1962, it was a key site to prevent support from Laos to the North Vietnam Army.
Explore the historic Ta Con Army airport and the Road No. 9 Remnant Museum, learning about the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968, the longest and deadliest battle of the war.
Mid-Morning
Continue your journey to the 17th Parallel, about an hour and a half away.
This historical site marked the border between Communist North Vietnam and Non-Communist South Vietnam as per the Geneva Agreement.
Visit the museum, flag tower, Ben Hai River, and Hien Luong Bridge to understand the significance of this landmark.
Early Afternoon
Arrive at the famous Vinh Moc Tunnels, an underground network dug by local people over two years (1965-1967) to serve as bomb shelters during the war.
Explore the 1.7 km long and 10-23 m deep tunnels, a testament to the resilience and heroism of the Vietnamese people.
Late Afternoon
Return to Hue, arriving back at your hotel in the late afternoon, enriched with the profound history and stories of the DMZ.
