Central Post Office

Post office Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

What to expect

The Saigon Central Post Office is a historic post office in Ho Chi Minh City, located near the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica. The building was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and features a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and French influences. It is considered one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in the city. The post office has a stunning facade with yellow walls, arched doors and windows, and decorative reliefs. Inside, there are two large maps on the walls, one depicting Saigon and its neighborhoods in 1892, and the other illustrating the telegraphic lines of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia in 1892. The post office is still in operation today and is a popular tourist destination

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Visiting Ho Chi Minh City with Kids

Visiting Ho Chi Minh City with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: The kids loved exploring the Central Post Office, a beautiful colonial building in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights: They especially enjoyed checking out the old-fashioned wooden telephone booths and vintage clocks ✨