The Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing place. This is the place where the Vietnam War "ended". I spent several hours here just walking the hallways! It has five levels. It has a bunker downstairs with shooting range, War room! There are also equipment that had been used in the war, Radios and stuff like that. There's also presidential suite upstairs where you get to actually step into and see where the president was working. This place is so full of history and it's awesome. DO NOT MISS OUT THIS ONE! :) :) Definitely one of the best places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City!

If you love history then you will appreciate this place. I, my mom and her friend who was on their early 70s visited this place. The place have different levels and I like the basement where you can find the war room. There are old equipments used for communications. It's like I was watching a Rambo movie when I was there in the basement. =) To know more about their past, visiting the Independence Palace will give you picture of what happened before. I suggest to have a guide with you when you enter this one so you will know the history of this place and Ho Chi Minh.

A piece of history in a beautiful building. It is a well worth a visit if not for the history then for its fabulous setting. Very peaceful there with the option to take a guided tour or to just ramble around as I did. Admission is only €1.60 which is very good.

The Reunification Palace has five levels. The basement features tunnels, a war room and telecommunications centre. The war command room has original maps on its walls. Period telecommunications equipment are also on display. Its adjoining basement rooms display war propaganda materials. On the third floor, there's a card playing room while the fourth houses a casino. Reunification Palace's rooftop terrace is fitted with a heliport. Entry fee : 40k VND

A lesson in history which captures the North-South divide in Vietnam. Beautiful halls with elegant furniture is displayed here. The peek at the underground bunker with its communications room is specially interesting. The grounds are well maintained and one can get a beautiful view of the same along with the skyline. The architecture is aesthetic and functional. This expansive building was both the residence of the President and a place of official state functions. Highly recommended.