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Independence Palace / Reunification Palace

(Dinh Thống Nhất)

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Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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Independence Palace / Reunification Palace

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Ranked #2 for museums in Ho Chi Minh City
"Great place to visit if you want to understand Vietnam's history."(7 Tips)
"Beautiful architecture"(9 Tips)
"You just need to visit the place if you're first time in Saigon."(2 Tips)
"Historical site not to miss when in Saigon."(2 Tips)

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Sander ZuurhoutJanuary 28, 2017
Historical site not to miss when in Saigon. They close from 11:00-13:30. Impressive to see the room where independence between North and South Vietnam was declared in 1975.
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Simple DiscoveriesJune 1, 2016
Go early to make the most of it as it closes mid-morning (around 11:30am). Admission runs 30,000 VND but is worth seeing the interior. Be sure to spend some time wandering the bunkers downstairs.
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BigVolcanoMarch 6, 2013
The palace is closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm, and is also available for function hire, so the ground floor may not be available to tour. #vietnam #hcmc #museum #attraction
adyApril 7, 2016
This is a great place to visit if you love kitschy stuff cause you'll get a lot of that here. The kitschiness you'll get on the floor with the entertainment stuff and also the bunker in the basement.
David IwanowFebruary 7, 2015
An interesting place to visit and certainly something cool to see when you visit Ho Chi Minh city. Make sure to visit the bunker in the basement
Sherelle AllwoodJanuary 2, 2014
From 12pm untill 1:30 this sight closed. I arrived on the rooftop to find this information out and was directed out the building. Great sight however and worth the visit.
ᴋᴍʏJuly 15, 2018
Historical place! Be sure to spend a while here.Scenic spot.Visit the bunker!
Phat BuoySeptember 9, 2014
Simple but stunning architecture. Great rooftop views. Look out for the bombing markings near the helicopter
IlyaApril 3, 2016
You just need to visit the place if you're first time in Saigon. Nothing particularly interesting, just a massive example of Vietcong-Soviet architecture and interior design. Also pretty crowded.
Tabitha JohnsonApril 19, 2017
The ticket counter is in the gift shop to the right of the entrance. Definitely worth a visit.
pin leeDecember 16, 2011
Opens 730am. Need at least 2 hrs. Start at level 1, watch video before touring various levels. View helicopter on level 5. Use lift to level 4. 30k dong (adults), 3k dong (child). A steal for history!
Péter SasFebruary 15, 2015
Only 30k for The museum and the park. Plenty of information everywhere, check out all the levels from -2 to 5!
Jouko AhvenainenSeptember 22, 2017
Very interesting history, that building and its rooms had an interesting role during the Vietnam war.
CDecember 11, 2016
Nice place for a quick history lesson. We enjoyed the well preserved settings and it was a good walk thru. Entrance fee of 30k VND
Monique RiveraMay 3, 2015
The "don't judge the book by its cover" motto exists in this place. Its very simple outside but very rich inside. Culture, history and the love for their people.
TFebruary 1, 2013
Tours (in English) every 15 min that take you through the four main levels and the basement too.
viknesh rajandranOctober 6, 2014
The place may be big and looks repetatative but it has different functions. Check out the basement, I find it to be the most interesting.
PauAugust 4, 2017
A 60's palace. If you have enough time in Ho Chi Minh it is worth it!
Mary FolloJanuary 19, 2020
Its very interesting if you know your history snd why this place is important. So read up before you go otherwise it will be not so grand
ZDecember 7, 2016
A nice place with really intriguing architecture. Try going off the beaten path for an adventure.
Lina LimJune 22, 2017
Walk around, up and down, left and right, basement too... so you dont miss any spot not visited!
Alessia CameraNovember 23, 2015
Great place to visit if you want to understand Vietnam's history. Check the films in the bunker.
Jerry CFebruary 18, 2017
Frozen in time, 1960s style decor. Like being in an old James Bond movie.
Curt MorseApril 2, 2015
Go all the way to the top of the palace. Great views some nice shade and the coldest abs best priced beer in district 1 (20kvnd / can)
LeoDecember 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
A great place for special occasion, like "3D Mapping" show from France, on 12/13/13. Wonderful!
Talisa ChangFebruary 1, 2016
Definitely recommend checking out this odd, well-preserved Vietnamese time capsule.
AmreetaMay 5, 2013
It would be best to take one of the guided tours as there are no signs giving any information in the building!
Haszree AminnudinMay 27, 2015
The bunker reminded us of actual war scenario. You can feel its intense moment. Do not missed this place.
Campbell MooreApril 16, 2010
Go to the basement first to watch the free video about the history about reunification palace. It puts the rest of the tour into context and makes the tour far more rewarding.
ShereenSeptember 29, 2015
Beware of motorcyclists nearby entrance area... They will try to approach you to provide an hour city tour. In the end they are gonna charge you VND1,500,000 per person. Kindly take note.
Dong Travel dongtravel.comJune 12, 2011
Can organise special dinner at reception hall with nice decoration stage and traditional performance. Such a special gala dinner
Damian BayonaJanuary 26, 2015
Architecturally very cool. Should only take 1 hour to go through. Cafes in in the park to relax after.
TingJanuary 21, 2014
Interesting tour. History slanted towards Viet communist's version but that is to be expected.
lybikJanuary 20, 2014
The free guided tours were cancelled: now you should pay 200k dongs for it ;)
Darth MaulOctober 6, 2015
First timer to Saigon to do list. Once you seen it, you can't be bothered to come back again to see it.
Joel SavitzkyApril 27, 2015
Beautiful architecture
Nam Nắn NótJanuary 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
A historic site,President Palace of South Vietnam Regime pre 1975, after 1975,this place name Reunion Palace,nice decor and many important history stories happen...
Jack HernandezSeptember 17, 2016
Very interesting and well preserved from the 1970s
Qnoyoki EninanimaSeptember 3, 2016
I am amazed to see the things the late ambassador used to have before. 💕
Go VietnamvisaApril 21, 2015
Independence Palace- Reunification Palace- Must- Destination in Ho Chi Minh City. See more at http://saigon-online.net/?p=1879
LeleDecember 22, 2018
Get the audio guide. Need an ID and some dong for deposit.
Chris DaykinDecember 6, 2015
Was good to have a look around. Some pretty cool old school architecture.
Spiros TheocharisAugust 23, 2018
Not worth it . Unless you want to learn some details about the Vietnamese civil war , there’s nothing great to see in there .
Mitchell PhamMay 23, 2019
Most popular place for visitors. Mark historical milestone of Vietnam
Nicholas ChiaJanuary 10, 2020
Get the two tickets together and worth it.
Tapesh BhattMay 30, 2015
Check out Nha Hang Cafe also inside the campus
Boon KohApril 19, 2023
Cash only. No cards accepted. Audioguides in many languages available.
Kars AlfrinkAugust 21, 2016
A curious attraction. If you enjoy architecture, history or foreign policy this should be of interest. If not, you might be very bored.
Richard ScottOctober 8, 2017
60's architecture
Tuan NguyenMarch 25, 2017
Architecture, garden

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