The Old Saigon Post Office
June 14, 2026
The Old Saigon Post Office (Saigon Central Post Office) is a lovely remnant of Vietnam’s French colonial occupation. It’s located in the heart of Saigon
The Old Saigon Post Office (Saigon Central Post Office) is a lovely remnant of Vietnam’s French colonial occupation. It’s located in the heart of Saigon
Located in the middle of a round-about, the site features a unique, lotus-shaped tower and a pond. It was built in 1967 on the advice
Formerly the residence of the President of South Vietnam, the palace’s name was changed when the North and South parts of the country were rejoined.
Saigon Opera House, (officially named Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony, Orchestra and Opera), was built by the French during their occupation of the country.
The tallest building in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is Landmark 81, which is 461.2 meters (1,513 feet) tall and has 81 floors.
An evening cruise on the Saigon River is accompanied by an entertaining light show from many of the riverside buildings. Colors and patterns are constantly
The Saigon Opera House remains one of the finest surviving examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam.
Barry shows us some of the interesting and historic sites of the city formerly known as Saigon.