Overview
Designed by Gustave Eiffel's firm and completed in 1891, the Central Post Office is a functioning postal facility and one of the finest French colonial buildings in Southeast Asia.
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling: The soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling echoes Eiffel's signature industrial-elegant style.
- Historical Maps: Two large wall maps from the colonial era.
- Ho Chi Minh Portrait: A large portrait dominates the far wall.
History
Built between 1886 and 1891 during France's colonial building program. It remains a fully operational Vietnam Post facility.
Visitor Tips
- Send a Postcard: Use the working counters to send a postcard home.
- Early Morning: Visit before 9 AM to avoid tour groups.
- Duration: 20–30 minutes.