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Reunification Palace (also known as the Independence Palace)
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ChTh
January 31, 2026
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The palace was the official residence and workplace of the South Vietnamese president until the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975.
Today, it is a major historical landmark and museum.
Visitors can explore the building, including the offices, the roof, and a bunker.
Today, it is a major historical landmark and museum.
Visitors can explore the building, including the offices, the roof, and a bunker.
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•ChTh
February 1, 2026
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The palace was the former official residence and office of the President of South Vietnam.
It is a significant historical site connected to the events of Vietnam's reunification.
Inside the palace, you can see, among other things, the tank that broke through the gate when the war ended.
The building is known for its architecture and is open to the public.
It is one of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
However, there is an entrance fee to access the palace grounds.
It is a significant historical site connected to the events of Vietnam's reunification.
Inside the palace, you can see, among other things, the tank that broke through the gate when the war ended.
The building is known for its architecture and is open to the public.
It is one of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
However, there is an entrance fee to access the palace grounds.
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•Rainer
March 2, 2026
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The Reunification Palace (also known as the Independence Palace or Dinh Độc Lập) is a central symbol of Vietnamese history. It served as the seat and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The palace gained worldwide notoriety on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese tank breached its gates, marking the end of the war and the fall of Saigon.
The current structure was built in the 1960s on the site of the former Norodom Palace.
The current structure was built in the 1960s on the site of the former Norodom Palace.
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