Saigon Central Post Office

Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Central Post Office is one of Southeast Asia's oldest functioning post offices and a rare example of colonial-era architecture still in operation. More than a historic landmark, it preserves Vietnam's postal and communication heritage.

During my visit to the Saigon Central Post Office, I was deeply impressed by its magnificent French colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel. The building’s high vaulted ceilings, intricate ironwork, and vintage telephone booths transported me back to the early 20th century. Inside, I admired the grand portrait of Ho Chi Minh and the beautiful tiled floors that reflect the city’s rich history. I also sent a postcard from one of the oldest functioning post offices in Southeast Asia—a charming way to connect the past and present. Visiting this landmark truly showcased Saigon’s timeless blend of culture and history.

Saigon Central Post Office The first post office in Ho Chi Minh City during the French colonial period, built in the late 19th century. Address: 02 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000 Vietnam Transportation: Bus No. 52, 26, 36 Tickets: Free Time: 07:30-18:00

[Scenery] A must-visit spot for internet celebrities in Ho Chi Minh City. There are many foreign tourists. Nearby attractions such as the Reunification Palace and the Red Church are concentrated. You can take a double-decker bus to visit the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The downtown park is one of the few areas with good air and can be walked. [Fun] The post office is still in operation. You can feel the historical atmosphere, send a postcard to your family abroad as a souvenir, and buy some Vietnamese souvenirs. [Cost-effectiveness] There is no ticket, and the cost-effectiveness is high.

Saigon Central Post Office is a building left over from the French colonial period in the late 19th century. It is a must-visit place in Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the famous designer Eiffel. A portrait of Ho Chi Minh is hung in the center of the post office. Most importantly, this post office is still in operation and performs normal postal work. You can send a postcard to yourself and your friends or buy tourist souvenirs here.

Saigon Central Post Office is located in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, and in the city center, so its location is naturally good. It is said that it took 5 years to build it intermittently. It is a very French-style building. This old post office is no longer a post office, but a must-visit place. It still retains its original appearance, with a waiting area and a counter area, but now there are some small vendors selling small handicrafts, including refrigerator magnets, Vietnamese bamboo hats, postcards, Vietnamese military caps, and various small gadgets. There is also a good cafe about 20 meters away (as shown in the picture), and you can go there to have a cup of Vietnamese coffee when you have time☕…… Recommendation index 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Crossing the road from the right side of Notre Dame is the Central Post Office. The post office is much more beautiful than the Notre Dame Cathedral. Moreover, walking into the powerful refrigeration space of the post office in the hot weather instantly sobers people up. The post office is a classic work when it was colonized by the French. It has a French flavor and a Southeast Asian atmosphere. It was built from 1886 to 1891 and is still in operation today. There are mailing windows on both sides of the post office, and souvenir stalls in the middle, as well as many postcards to choose from. All the mail sent to Yunnan was received, but the mail sent to Shanghai was lost.

Central Post Office Cross the road from the right side of Notre Dame and you will find the Central Post Office. The post office is a classic work of the French colonial period, with both French and Southeast Asian flavors. The post office was built between 1886 and 1891, and it is still in operation today. There are mailing windows on both sides of the post office, and in the middle are souvenir stalls and many postcards to choose from. All the postcards sent to Shanghai were lost, but all those sent to Yunnan were received, so don't hold too high hopes, as they are easily lost due to the long distance.