Welcome to Demilitarised Zone

Most of the bases and bunkers have long vanished, but this 5km strip of land on either side of the Ben Hai River is still known by its American War moniker: the DMZ. From 1954 to 1975 it acted as a buffer between the North and the South. Ironically, the DMZ became one of the most militarised areas in the world, forming what Time magazine called ‘a running sore’.

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The area just south of the DMZ was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles in America’s first televised war, turning Quang Tri, the Rockpile, Khe Sanh, Lang Vay and Hamburger Hill into household names.

Fast forward several decades and there’s not much left to see. Most sites have been cleared, the land reforested or planted with rubber and coffee. Only Ben Hai, Vinh Moc and Khe Sanh have small museums. Unless you’re a veteran or military buff, you might find it a little hard to appreciate the place – which is all the more reason to hire a knowledgeable guide.

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Easy Rider DMZ Vinh Moc Tunnel Tour 1 day from Hue City

Hue - Dong Ha Town - DMZ Vinh Moc tunnel - Hue (L)Morning: At 8.00am our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city or train station then transfer to Dong Ha town to visit the Demilitarization Zone. This tour follows highway 1 to Quang Tri Just south of the DMZ, stopping on route to take in Long Hung Church and the old Citadel Quang Trithe, the site of a major battle in 1972 between North and South Vietnam. We then ride along the beautiful coastline from Cua Viet beach to Cua Tung beach, tour theVinh Moc tunnels and the Demilitarised Zone and lunch at Doc Mieu base.Afternoon: After lunch the Dakrong Bridge will be visited, one of the main branches of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, just as serveral remote villages along the way. We end our day at the impresse Khe Sanh Combat Base, on of the most famous battles in the war of Quang Tri. See the old airport and the Museum. Then the driver transfers you back to Hue around 6 pm. Tour ends at hotel in Hue.
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