Ky Anh Tunnels & Mother Thu Monument

Gate of the Ky Anh tunnels relic site

A half day on the history of the war in central Vietnam: the Ky Anh tunnels and their village, then the Mother Thu Monument near Tam Ky, a tribute to a mother who lost many of her children in the wars.

Departure8:00 AM or 1:30 PM
Duration3 – 4 hours from the Thang Binh coast
TransportPrivate car
GroupMinimum 2 guests
GuideTour guide
From 1,280,000 VND per adultIncludes transfers from hotels on the Thang Binh coast. Children under 6 go free.
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Highlights

  • The Ky Anh tunnels: smaller than Cu Chi or Vinh Moc, and far quieter
  • Village houses and conversations with local residents
  • The Mother Thu Monument and its peaceful park
  • A clear, human account of the thirty years of war that ended in 1975

Itinerary

  1. 8:00 AM or 1:30 PMDepart by car.
  2. Ky Anh Tunnels: explore the underground network and learn how villagers and soldiers lived and fought here.
  3. Visit houses in the village and meet local residents, who share the history of the area.
  4. Mother Thu Monument: hear the story of Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Thu and walk through the park around the statue.
  5. Return to your hotel.

Route map

  1. Hoi An Old Town
  2. Ky Anh Tunnels (Thach Tan village)
  3. Mother Thu Monument, Tam Ky
  4. Back to Hoi An

The tunnels are about an hour’s drive south of Hoi An Old Town and the monument about 8 km further on. The 3 – 4 hour duration is from the Thang Binh coast; from Hoi An town, allow about an hour more.

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What’s included

Included

  • Tour guide
  • Private car
  • Mineral water

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Transfer surcharge from Hoi An town or Da Nang
  • Tips for guide and driver

Prices

Adult (12 and over)1,280,000 VND
Children 6 to 11640,000 VND (50%)
Children under 6Free

Good to know

  • The tunnels are low and narrow; you can see them from the entrance if you prefer not to go in.
  • Pick-up from Hoi An town or Da Nang is possible with a transfer surcharge, which we confirm in your quote.
  • Prices are per person and need at least 2 guests. Taxes and service charges may be added: the quote we send you shows the final total before you confirm.

Cancellation

  • Cancellation terms depend on the operator and the date. We send them in writing with your quote, before you confirm.
  • Nothing is charged when you send the booking form.