Historical and cultural relics that mark the passage of time in Ho Chi Minh City

Famous cultural architectural works that mark time located along the Saigon River have become attractive destinations for tourists.

The City Theatre has classical French architecture and is considered one of the largest and most beautiful theatres in Southeast Asia. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

The Independence Palace is a special national historical relic. Before 1975, the Palace was the residence and workplace of the President of South Vietnam. On April 30, 1975, the victory flag of the National Liberation Front was raised on the roof of the Independence Palace, marking the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign to liberate the South and unify the country. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

Nha Rong Wharf is located on the Saigon River, connected to District 1 by Khanh Hoi Bridge. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

Nha Rong Wharf, located on the Saigon River, is a popular tourist destination. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

Nha Rong Wharf - where Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country on June 5, 1911, opening the revolutionary path to independence and freedom for the nation. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

Ben Thanh Market is one of the remaining architectural works of Saigon from the French colonial period, and has become a cultural and tourist symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

People and visitors take souvenir photos at Ben Thanh Market on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

The dome architecture with Uncle Ho's picture in the front is the highlight of the City Central Post Office. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Headquarters, a unique architectural work associated with the Uncle Ho Statue, is always a famous destination in the city. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters is designed in the form of a tall cast-iron bell tower - a popular architectural style in northern France. Photo: Hong Dat/VNA

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