The historic 114-year-old office building of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City will be open to the public for the first time during the upcoming public holidays of Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1). Visitors can explore the historical structure and its significance to learn more about the city’s culture and heritage.
Visitors must register with the municipal Department of Tourism between April 22 and 26 in order to take part in tours that will be held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on April 29 and 30.
They will spend 35 minutes in the building, learning about its history, architectural highlights, and function of each room during the one-hour tour, which also features a walk around the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park, located just in front of the hall.
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| A part of the painting on the ceiling inside the office building of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1. Photo: N. Binh / Tuoi Tre |
This is part of the city’s efforts to showcase national monuments to foreign tourists, aiming to promote its image as a friendly and open destination.
The 86 Le Thanh Ton Street building in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 was designed by renowned French architect Fernand Gardes.
Its construction started in 1889 and was completed in 1909; it was a monumental feat of engineering that has stood the test of time.
In 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism officially recognized it as a national architectural relic, highlighting its importance in the country’s cultural heritage.
The building stands tall facing Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, which is bustling with people on weekends and public holidays.
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