Saigon Central Post Office
A grand 1890s post office with a soaring vaulted hall and old hand-painted maps of Saigon.
Don't miss at Saigon Central Post Office
- ◆ Gustave Eiffel-era hall
- ◆ Vaulted colonial interior
- ◆ Vintage painted maps
Insider tip
Still a working post office — send a postcard from beneath the great arched roof.
Saigon Central Post Office — visitor questions
What is Saigon Central Post Office known for?
A grand 1890s post office with a soaring vaulted hall and old hand-painted maps of Saigon. Highlights include: Gustave Eiffel-era hall; Vaulted colonial interior; Vintage painted maps.
Where is Saigon Central Post Office?
Saigon Central Post Office is in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — 2 Công xã Paris, District 1.
Any tips for visiting Saigon Central Post Office?
Still a working post office — send a postcard from beneath the great arched roof.
Can Chauffyr take me to Saigon Central Post Office?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Saigon Central Post Office and between every stop on your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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