One of the best destinations in Ho Chi Minh is Saigon Central Post Office. With its classical architecture, the post office attracts domestic and foreign visitors every day. To learn more about the Saigon Post Office, explore this guide. 

Saigon Central Post Office overview

Address: 02 Cong Xa Paris Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening Hours: 

• Monday to Friday: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
• Saturday: 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM 
• Sunday: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Saigon Central Post Office is located on district 1, Ho Chi Minh, about 350m far away from Notre Dame Cathedral. The building is built from 1886 to 1891 by French - architect Gustave Eiffel. 

He was a great designer and not a small contribution to some iconic constructions such as the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, and Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi. 

Besides, Saigon Central Post Office also has an iconic symbol of the city, one of the must-have things to visit in Ho Chi Minh.

Saigon Central Post Office

The post office was officially opened in 1891 and renovated and refurbished in 2014. With over 130 years old, Saigon Central Post Office maintains the vintage charm. 

Saigon Central Post Office architecture

Exterior of  Central Post Office

You will surprised about the outside of Saigon Central Post Office with its stunning facade. Like other French architecture, the Post Office has yellow walls a big clock with a classic design, arched doors, and windows, making the spectacular of architecture. 

The building is designed following the Oriental architectural style. So, when you see the outside of the post office, the post office has large domed windows, and decorative reliefs, making it look very attractive, and unique. 

Interior of Saigon Post Office

After entering the post office, you will see the two maps describing about history of the communication system in Saigon caught your eye immediately. 

In the center, this is a huge portrait of President Ho Chi Minh. On both sides of the walls, travelers will see two hanging maps ( one map is Saigon and its neighborhoods in 1892, the other map is the telegraph lines network across Vietnam and Cambodia in 1936).

Visitor are visiting Saigon Post Office

The attractive points for visitors are the roofs and large domed doorways with the cream-colored tiles floor. If you want to rest, you can relax on the wooden chairs rows located along the hall. 

How to get to Saigon Central Post Office?

You can easily come to Saigon Central Post Office due to its location in a central location. There are several options to transfer here such as buses, taxis, motorbikes, cyclos, and walking. 

If you choose the bus, the bus number routes are 03, 19, 42, and 45. You only walk to the post office. 

You also book grab, public taxis, or motorbikes to travel to the Saigon Central Post Office. 

However, book a car rental in Ho Chi Minh 1 day from Vietnam Trust Car Rental, you can explore many of the well-known highlights in Ho Chi Minh for only 69$. 

The driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you wherever, whenever following your planning. You will feel comfortable, safe, and private, and don't worry about traffic jams, or vehicles. 

Top the famous destinations near Saigon Central Post Office

After visiting the Saigon Central Post office, visitors don't pass up  some the well-known places in Ho Chi Minh such as: 

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

• Address: No. 1, Cong Xa Paris Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: Moring: 08:00 am - 11:00 am and After noon: 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the 19 most majestic cathedrals in the world. This place attracts many both local and foreign visitors to visit. You will have nice pictures with a magnificent background. 

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is designed between neo-Romanesque and Gothic styles with its twin bell tower, red brick exterior, and stained-glass windows, creating a unique church. 

 Independence Palace

• Location: No. 135, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 8 am - 4.30 am

Independence Palace is about 450m far away from Saigon Central Post Office, it takes 6 minutes to walk. This place is one of the most historical monuments in Vietnam. 

Tourists will learn more about Vietnamese history and explore the spectacularly designed construction. Besides, visitors can enjoy the fresh cool air here. 

Ben Thanh Market

• Address: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 6 am - 7 pm

The distance from Saigon Central Post Office to Ben Thanh market is around 1 km. When traveling in the market, travelers will go shopping for satisfaction and find items from souvenirs, household items, and local specialties. 

After walking around the Ben Thanh market, you should stop stepp to enjoy the cuisine here such as Vietnamese pancakes, Quang noodles

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

• Location: No. 7, Lam Son Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 08:00 am - 10:00 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House was built in 1988 by the architect of French Eugene Ferret.

The style of city opera house follows the style of the French Third Republic featuring three doors on the front, stone-carved decorations, and statues at the entrance. 

Besides, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House also has many big cultural events.

Saigon Central Post Office is the best place to visit in Ho Chi Minh. Make sure this location is in your planning if you have a trip to Vietnam.