Nha Rong Wharf is a historic landmark that shows the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. This is a historic landmark with unique architecture. Don't forget to visit Nha Rong Wharf on your journey in Saigon. 

Nha Rong Wharf Overview

Nha Rong Wharf (Dragon House Wharf) is called the Ho Chi Minh Museum. This is a part of the nationwide system of museums and memorial sites in Ho Chi Minh. Nowadays, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports manages this place.

Nha Rong Wharf, Ho Chi Minh city

Nha Rong Wharf is one of the structures constructed by the French colonialists, built from mid-1862 to 1863. The Wharf is designed in Western architectural styles that blend with Vietnamese styles. The name of Dragon Wharf originates from two dragon sculptures facing a moon emblem on the roof. 

Nha Rong Wharf's first purpose was to serve as the headquarters of Saigon Trading Port. This place has witnessed significant moments in Vietnam's history over the past century. 

President Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Nguyen Tat Thanh, boarded the ship Mirabeau Latouche-Tréville to Europe to seek national independence on June 5, 1911. He found the path that would free the country from colonial rule more than 30 years later. 

On Liberation Day of Southern Vietnam, April 30 1975, the Vietnamese national flag was raised here to celebrate the country’s reunification. Nha Rong Wharf becomes a vital symbol of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnamese people. 

What to do in Nha Rong Wharf?

Explore the exhibition area. 

Nha Rong Wharf is a place to display various artifacts concerning the revolutionary life of President Ho Chi Minh. However, it was renamed the Ho Chi Minh Museum—Ho Chi Minh City branch. Visiting the museum, visitors will see the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh as president. 

The exhibition area has an area of 1500 m² and showcases an important collection of images, documents, and artifacts related to Uncle Ho’s revolutionary activities.

Ho Chi Minh Museum—Ho Chi Minh City branch

Today, the museum has six storage facilities, 23,888 documents and artifacts with 3,691 original items, 1,889 confidential documents, and 91 collections featuring 2,542 valuable pieces.

Besides, tourists can visit 7 themed rooms and 8 permanent exhibition areas to record the milestones in President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary journey. 

Visiting museum campus

The museum campus in Nha Rong Wharf stretches along the Saigon River and is quite large, covered with lush greenery. Tourists can breath fresh air and enjoy the stunning river view and admire the French colonial architecture. 

Exhibition area about the life of Ho Chi Minh

There are some monuments and outdoor exhibits that recreate the nation’s heroic history. Don't forget to snap a photo when discovering the museum. 

Ho Chi Minh Memorial at Nha Rong Port - Ho Chi Minh Museum Branch

Snap photos with lush surroundings

Tourists can have the opportunity to see the panoramic view in Saigon from Nha Rong Wharf. Along the riverside, travelers can see views of Thu Ngu Flagpole and Bach Dang Wharf. Besidies, you stroll along the riverbank, admire the stunning beauty of Saigon at night, and witness the tourist boats moored. Nha Rong Wharf is a historic landmark, a perfect location to unwind and soak in the fresh air. 

Watch the boats sailing along the Bach Dang wharf.

Explore the statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh

There is a bronze statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh in the courtyard of Nha Rong Wharf. This statue looks at the Saigon river, was built on June 5, 2003, to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s journey.

Tourists take photos with the bronze statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh.

The statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh rises 3,3m tall and weighs 1 ton. This statue is a symbolic monument to take photos with at the museum. 

How to get to Nha Rong Wharf?

Nha Rong Wharf is situated on Xom Chieu Ward, stretching along the Saigon River, close to the central city. 

There are many options to get to Nha Rong Wharf. From city center, you will follow Nguyen Hue street, turn right on Ton Duc Thang street, go along the Khanh Hoi bridge, and go ahead Nguyen Tat Thanh street. 

You can take a motorbike if you explore the traffic in Vietnam. From city center, you follow Dong Khoi street, along Ton Duc Thang street, across Khanh Hoi Bridge, and continue on Doan Nhu Hai street to Nguyen Truong to street, go ahead Ben Van Don Street and come to Nguyen Tat Thanh street. 

Besides, there are many public taxi in Saigon that you can book. However, if you want to explore many destinations in Ho Chi Minh, you book a private car in Saigon with a driver. The price is fixed, no hidden. Contact us. 

Nha Rong Wharf is a rich symbol of history in Vietnam, blending architecture and culture. If you have the opportunity to see historical significance and enjoy the majesty of the Saigon River, don't forget to see Nha Rong Wharf. 

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