My Lai Massacre Memory from Da Nang

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Take a day trip as you travel back in time and learn first-hand about the tragedies of the My Lai Massacre that occurred during the Vietnam War. Explore the village of My Lai to interact with the locals then visit the museum to learn more.

Highlights

Journey deep into the countryside of central Vietnam
Stop at a local market for a fascinating insight into local life
Visit Khuong My Towers, a vestige of the ancient Champa civilization
Explore the tragic village of My Lai and learn firsthand about the tragic massacre that occurred here

Description

Start your trip with a stop at the Pig market of My Lai. Here, you can witness and observe scenes of daily life, carried out by the local townspeople. On the way to My Lai, visit the Khuong My Towers — constructed by the Champa kingdom and believed to date from the first half of the ninth century — and Nui Thanh Victory Monument. My Lai village has developed historical significance for solemn reasons, primarily related to the mass murder of civilians that took place here by the US during the Vietnam War. On the 16th of March, 1968, soldiers of Charlie Company - 1st Battalion, the 20th Infantry Regiment and the 11th Brigade of the American Division entered into My Lai Village looking for Viet Cong soldiers. American soldiers suspected that enemies were hiding in the village and were being protected by villagers. This unfortunately led to the mass murder of over 300 unarmed civilians including women, children and elderly parents. Choose from a private or shared tour to visit the historical site of My Lai and get a reverent insight into the tragedies of the Vietnam War. During the tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit the museum, meet the local villagers and walk around the village before being taken back to Da Nang.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang City Center (except Son Tra Peninsula) Transportation as per itinerary Entrance fees Lunch Bottled drinking water English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request with a surcharge) Travel insurance