Saigon Central Post Office
Monument · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Central Post Office

Photo: Kevin Rutherford · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The building dates from the 1880s and features a long hall with counters along one side. Inside are two large maps showing old Saigon and a bust of Ho Chi Minh. Visitors can post letters or simply walk through.

On day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral in District 1.

Itineraries with Saigon Central Post Office

Day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape

Ben Thanh and Nguyen Hue

How Saigon Central Post Office fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ben Thanh MarketDistrict 1
  2. 11:30Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine ArtsDistrict 1
  3. 17:00Saigon SkydeckDistrict 1
  4. 19:00Nguyen Hue Walking StreetDistrict 1
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Saigon Central Post Office questions

Can you still send mail at Saigon Central Post Office?

Yes. The counters remain open for normal postal services.

What are the opening hours of Saigon Central Post Office?

It opens daily from early morning into the early evening, with slightly shorter hours on weekends.

Is photography allowed inside Saigon Central Post Office?

Visitors take photos of the interior and maps without restriction.

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