Landmark
Saigon Central Post Office
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Saigon Central Post Office is a functioning post office housed in a stunning French colonial building completed in 1891. Designed by Alfred Foulhoux, its grand facade features a clock and ornate ironwork. Inside, a soaring arched hall is lined with wooden phone booths and old telegraph counters, while a large portrait of Ho Chi Minh gazes from the far end. Visitors can send postcards, admire the vintage maps on the walls, and watch locals conduct daily business in this living landmark.
Don't miss
- Admire the grand arched hall with intricate ironwork and vintage telephone booths
- Send a postcard from the original counters for a unique souvenir
- View the large portrait of Ho Chi Minh and historic maps of Vietnam
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Saigon Central Post Office
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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