The City Hall of Ho Chih Minh City was built by the French at the beginning of the 20th century. The striking richly decorated building's architecture is strongly reminiscent of European castles. It now functions as the seat of the People's Committee in the former Saigon.
The City Hall of Ho Chih Minh City, better known as Saigon, in southern Vietnam is located at the end of Nguyen Hue Street.
The magnificent building was built in colonial style by the French from 1901 to 1908 and accordingly bears the name "Hôtel de Ville". The striking landmark of Ho Chih Minh City is entirely decorated in bright yellow and creamy white and is strongly reminiscent of European castles. Its elegant facade is richly decorated and immediately catches the eye.
Formerly the seat of government of the colonial power, it now houses the Ho Chih Minh City People's Committee. Since 1975, the new name of the colonial building is no longer Hôtel de Ville, but Ho Chih Minh City People's Committee. Before that, by the way, it was also called Town Hall and City Hall of Saigon.
Do not enter, photography prohibited!
Unfortunately, the magnificent building must be described as extremely hostile to tourists. It is not possible to visit the inside and photography of the building is also not allowed.
Nevertheless, the square in front of the City Hall Park is particularly beautiful in the evening. When the sun slowly sets, the City Hall of Ho Chih Minh City is illuminated with a veritable flood of lights. Colorfully staged, it shines against the black night sky. Young people meet here before going out and couples in love stroll in front of the picturesque backdrop. You don't have to starve either - snacks and treats are sold in front of the town hall, especially in the evening.
Tip: If you have seen the Ho Chih Minh City Hall once during the day and especially at night and maybe you are also a passionate photographer, you can either skillfully ignore the already very poorly controlled ban on photography, or look for an excuse. The most popular is to want to photograph the statue of Ho Chih Minh in front of the city hall.
