War Remnants MuseumvsCu Chi Tunnels
Both are praised by writers. Overall, War Remnants Museum ranks significantly better than Cu Chi Tunnels. War Remnants Museum has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
War Remnants Museum
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
28 Vo Van Tan St, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $0/night
Concierge "Formerly the "Museum of American War Crimes," the place is now euphemistically titled the "War Remnants Museum."
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Though the name change was intended to avoid giving offense to Western visitors, the displays are unabashedly anti-American
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The ground floor of the museum is devoted to... showing support for the antiwar movement internationally. This somewhat upbeat display provides a counterbalance to the horrors upstairs." Full review
Fodor's "This is a grueling museum focused on the horrors of the Vietnam War." Full review
Afar Magazine "Formerly known as the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum takes an unflinching—if rather one-sided—look at Vietnam’s turbulent past." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The War Remnants Museum, designed as a denunciation of American aggression, displays photos of unbearable violence." Full review
Frommer's "The courtyard is cluttered with tanks, planes, and bombs, while the rooms inside present chilling images of events like the My Lai massacre...and the horrendous effect of biological warfare on humans." Full review
Cu Chi Tunnels Concierge
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Frommer's Lonely Planet
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Concierge "Through a labyrinth of underground passageways and rooms, Vietcong rebels were able to control this rural area, emerging from trapdoors at night to lay booby traps or ambush patrols..."
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Go as early as possible to avoid Ho Chi Minh City rush hour traffic and tour-bus crowds.
Travel + Leisure "If time allows, consider a half-day excursion northwest of the city to these fascinating, albeit touristy, sights." Full review
Afar Magazine "After crawling through a few of the tunnels that have been somewhat expanded for tourists and seeing the displays of recovered bombs, people who were not involved in the Vietnam War..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Today, the unique Ben Duoc site, a successful re-creation of the tunnels, provides an insight into the lives of the Vietcong at the time." Full review
Frommer's "The sight supports a small museum of photos and artifacts, as well as an extensive outdoor exhibit of guerilla snares and reconstructions of the original tunnels and bunkers." Full review
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Wear your "play clothes" if you choose to get down in the temples; the experience is dirty and claustrophobic.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Even if you stay above ground, it’s still an interesting experience learning about the region's ingenious and brave resistance activities." Full review
