Historical Buildings - Saigon

We were supposed to join a Mekong Delta Tour, sailing from Saigon River to the Delta. This full day tour was US$16/pax, excluding meals. Unfortunately, the ship was under repair, trip cancelled.

We decided to hire a taxi to visit some historical buildings. Taxis are not so expensive, and the drivers are so so polite.



NOTRE DAME BASILICA
Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet)

interior of the church
impressive dome shaped roof

Glass windows from France’s Chartres Province, France

Donors plaque on the wall of the church

the emblem shows the completion date of this church 1880

SAIGON POST OFFICE
Across the road is the Saigon Post Office, another impressive building with an equally impressive interior roof. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indocina in the early 20th century. It has a Gothic architectural style and was designed in harmony with the surrounding area.

Statues of Vietnam male/female soldiers outside the Post Office


Inside Post Office, very well maintain

This old gentleman, is a paid professional letter writer (and reader)..he writes in French and English and has been on a foreign magazine article. Truly a living heritage.

In case one is short of some money, no worries as there are ATMs around

Next Stop was at Ho Chi Minh Museum..this building is one of the fews dedicated to Uncle Ho...
many of the exhibits are photographs and documents..

Ho Chi Minh City Hall or Hotel de Ville de Saigon

was built in 1902-1908 with French colonial style.It was renamed after 1975 as Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Illuminated at night, the building is not opened to the public or for tourists.


A statue of Uncle Ho is found in park next to the building.



new & modern HSBC Building nearby City Hall

Chinese Catholic Church

Saw this while on the way to District 5 aka Chinatown..

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