Good to know
- Tickets
- Admission fee applies; check current rates on site.
- Time needed
- Allow 1 to 2 hours for a visit.
- Best time
- Morning to avoid heat and crowds.
- Getting there
- Central District 1 location, reached by taxi, motorbike or on foot from nearby sights.
Itineraries with Independence Palace
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Day 1 of Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape
Colonial Saigon
How Independence Palace fits into a day.- 8:30War Remnants MuseumDistrict 3
- 11:00Independence PalaceDistrict 1
- 14:00Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of SaigonDistrict 1
- 14:30Saigon Central Post OfficeDistrict 1
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Independence Palace questions
What is Independence Palace?
It was the official residence and workplace of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in 1975.
Is Independence Palace open every day?
It opens daily except during occasional official events; confirm hours before travel.
Can you enter the bunkers?
Yes, the underground command rooms and tunnels are part of the public tour route.
