The Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City

I gotta say, the palace is huge. You can spend hours exploring different sections and discover alternative routes that links to multiple segments. It's well worth the money and the time. It gives you a closer look to Vietnam's political timeline in history. In the entry, you have the option or also purchasing the exhibition tickets as a combo. I found the exhibition hall to be rather small and lacking material. It's good if you wanna input more on the history of the city.

I was pleasantly surprised by the modesty of this palace. It is extremely simple and strictly designed for its usefulness in those times and less for comfort. The part where the leaders and their families lived is extremely simple and does not reflect the power of a head of state. The garden is very well maintained and with lots of greenery. There are many pictures with the heads of states who came here on official visits and marked extremely important events in the evolution of Vietnam. A history lesson I learned today. Don't miss if you arrive in Saigon!

Though full of history I enjoyed the walk around the gardens more than the inside. The building itself is impressive but don't miss the helicopter on the roof at the back of the building which can be easily seen from the cafe! A little bit of relaxation can be enjoyed here, away from the very busy roads surrounding it.

So much to see and learn here. The place is huge so you can spend a long time here. There is a cafe on the side of the building too. My favourite part is the bunker. Everything is well maintained and preserved, it’s really cool to see

A must see in Ho Chi Minh city. The palace is steeped in so much history it leaves you in awe. The bunkers were the most impressive to me. There’s also beautiful gardens to explore around the palace as well as coffee shops to sit and relax in.