Central Post Office
Central Post Office
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07:30 - 18:00
Monday
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:30 - 18:00
Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday
07:30 - 18:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00
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This post office also houses a useful office center with phones and fax lines.
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- PhilGateshead, United Kingdom410 contributionsEasy to send parcels & postcards! (See below)For tourism: Lovely & very charming old post office, beautiful architecture and good for photos. I’d absolutely recommend sending a postcard home! (! Please remember- bring your own pen, they charge you to use them if you don’t have one!) You can buy postcards inside the post office for as little as 5,000 and most of them being 30,000dong. Write your postcard out, visit the woman with the stamps (she was the last counter on the right hand side for us) dab them on the wet sponge & pop the postcard in the overflowing basket on the counter. ( it cost about £2 to send each postcard to the UK- 3 stamps need to go onto 1 postcard) For sending parcels overseas: Seems overwhelming at first but is very straight forward, we had been collecting things along our travels and needed to send it home to free up space. We took a big bag of things to the post office, headed straight to the back of the room (to the picture of Ho Chi Minh) where you will find a counter called ‘parcel and items packaging’- you need to fill out forms of what it inside, the quantity and the value of the items, the bag will be weighed & packaged ready to go. As of Oct 2023 we send a parcel around 6.8kg and it cost us around 4 million dong ( about £130) The staff were so helpful & their English is brilliant.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 October 2023
- Shruti Pramod ReddyBengaluru, India43 contributionscan get crowdedVisited here on Dec-27,2023 and explored. Outside this post office are many road side stalls selling card cut out art pieces, traditional hats etc. Saw multiple hop on hop off buses stopping here for some time. Inside are souvenir stalls in the perimeter and benches for visitors to sit etc. A portrait of Ho Chi Minh himself adorns the rear wall of this post office.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 January 2024
- LaNyonsaiseWest Midlands, United Kingdom1,031 contributionsWorth seeing when exploring HCMC.Here’s a reminder of how important post and telecommunications services were in the last century, especially during colonial times when Europeans were dispatched halfway across the world. The building itself is impressive, making a statement in the government quarter. While the interior has preserved phone booths and post office counters where you can send letters by old fashioned snail mail it’s essentially a big souvenir shop with stalls selling all sorts. Handy to see price tickets to base your bargaining on as you continue your travels.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 January 2024
- Rupashree CBengaluru, India106 contributionsReally a beautiful placeSaigon Central Post Office is a post office located in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and is often erroneously credited as being the work of Gustave Eiffel or a collaboration between Foulhoux and Hanoi-based Auguste Henri Vildieu. The building is a tourist attraction and counts with Gothic, Renaissance, and French influences. The Saigon Central Post Office is located near the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s cathedral. You get all the souvenirs, lots of things like paintings & a variety of beautiful artefacts of Vietnam. A place to visit if anyone is in Hochiming City.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 January 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia20,004 contributionsBeautiful edifice from colonial eraCentral post office is one of the most remarkable buildings in Saigon, along with the Opera House, Rex Hotel and few others dating back to colonial era. This iconic post office with huge Ho Chi Minh portrait on the opposite side dates back to late 19c, when it was built by French as a main channel of communication in these days. It's located next door, to the right from the main twin tower Notre Dame Cathedral. It's open daily and pretty busy with both, locals and tourists.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 January 2024
- DavidjellisLowestoft, United Kingdom9,498 contributionsAn amazing historical building and popular stop off for tours - can get busy but well worth a visitThe Central Post Office in Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City is an amazing historical building and a popular stop off for tours, indeed I visited as part of a cruise ship excursion to Vietnam and we had around 20 minutes here to pop in and take photos. You could easily spend more time as the building houses not just an operating post office but also many market stalls with gifts and magnets at very decent prices. Our guide said the building was built by Gustave Eiffel's company in the late 1880s but it turns out that it was actually built around the designs of another French architect, Alfred Foulhoux. It's one of the top tourist attractions in the city and can be visited at the same time as the Notre-Dame Basilica and the Opera House (both are located close to here). It's free to enter and well worth having a look inside if visiting central Saigon.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 29 January 2024
- RaymondaleKuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,176 contributionssend a postcard to yourself or someone you carevisited this post office on 26 Nov in 2023, actually it is the second time i came here,the first timw was 2017, that time i bought a postcard and sent it to me,i did receive it after few weeks, so this time when i revisited HCM from late nov to early of Dec, i told myself i want to do the same thing. first,i took some pics of it,then i bought a miss saigon’s famous perfume here,also i bought some postcards.i mailed it to me again.i already received the postcard when i wrote this comment.besides sending to yourself, you can send the postcard to your family, your friends or someone you care. besides, there are two souvenirs shops at the post office,i bought some keychains and magnet stuffs there. the post office is both one of the oldest and yet most iconic buildings in the city.it is a must visit place in HCM.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 10 February 2024
- Jerremyy Md.Pasir Mas, Malaysia6 contributionsBe careful with your possesionsI went here because the church was closed. My friend and I just visited around outside the post office to take photo but it's really crowded. I took photos for my friend and left my phone in the front basket of our bike (which we rented). And when we took photo this man took my phone. We freaked out whe we found out that the phone disappeared. And the man showed up, told us that he saw some guy took the phone and run away. He asked us for some money and he would call the guy. This sounded really suspicious so we asked if he took our phone. We even offered to give him money to return it. After a while, he asked us which brand of our phone. When he knew that it's not that valuable. He gave us back, and yelled at us for being careless. Well, w were adsolutely careless when leaving the phone in the basket like that. But this man was unbelievable. Please be careful when you visit HCM City Still rate 5/5 for the post officeVisited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 21 February 2024
- Dr. Issa Abu-DayyehAmman, Jordan4,567 contributionsHistorical elegant post office in SaigonThis is a post office constructed by the French. Open daily until 6 except on Sundays where it closes at 5 pm. Beautiful interior, and it is impressive that in addition to many commercial booths inside, a part of it serves actually as a post office. You will find a section where people sit on wooden benches writing up postcards to be sent to their special ones. Free entry, and worth a visit!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 February 2024
- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, United Kingdom1,471 contributionsGreat buildingQuite a spectacular building. Inside is still a working Post Office and has a beautiful tall ceiling. There are lots of vendors inside and outside selling various things. You can also buy amazing pop up Birthday cards hereVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 February 2024
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Meyung R
Hua Hin, Thailand222 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
La “Poste centrale de Saïgon“ that I grew up under its wings is still functioning like a well-oiled machine, even on Sundays! I can see the pride and joy in every attendant’s eyes when they serve the public. The majestic building has not lost its charm, its beauty is even more enhanced with the welcome addition of the pedestrian book lane bordering it. Brings back the sweet memories of my youth in Old Saigon. Amazing grace!
Written 28 January 2020
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Tobias B
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam23 contributions
Oct 2019
The building has it's very own charm and is worth a visit for all architecture interested people. Located conveniently next to the church and just a stone throw away from the opera and all other main sights in town it's worth stopping by on the way to the book street or in between some other inner city visits. That said, the inside and inhabitants aint living up to it's great looks. While the post is still using the building and a few counters are used as intended the majority of the building is packed with souvenir shops and stalls selling the usual products apart from old stamps and collectives. Some of the old features are not in use, up keeping inside is a bit mediocre - overall the full potential isn't used at all and the building suffers from all the vendors. Still, when in the area stop by for a look before going ahead to other places
Written 12 January 2020
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WilliamWillieWilson
Nashville, TN1,638 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
This massive post office in downtown offers souvenirs and post office memorabilia. Upon our visit, recent graduates posed on the steps in cap and gown, so this is an important and photogenic place for locals.
Offering stunning architecture and interior design, the building dates back to the late 1800s. Even if you’re not up for shopping, step inside for gorgeous photographs of the inside, and visit Notre Dame next door!
Offering stunning architecture and interior design, the building dates back to the late 1800s. Even if you’re not up for shopping, step inside for gorgeous photographs of the inside, and visit Notre Dame next door!
Written 16 March 2020
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Nomadic Dr
Santa Cruz, CA29 contributions
Jan 2020
This building was built by french in the late 19th century, and you can still buy your postage needs here. As you enter the building, you walk on the beautiful marble floor, and then there are few antique telephone boxes on your left-hand side. Of course, there is a large portrait of Ho Chi Min hanging right above all.
Written 17 January 2020
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Allan D
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Feb 2020
A visit to the Post Office is a must, as it retains much of its old character. It is of course a must visit building so it is full of tourists, as we were, so taking photos was a challenge.
We were advised to eat at the restaurant there, and had planned to take dinner, but on arrival noted that it was a best a hamburger restaurant, not bad if that's what you want but we wanted a more authentic local dinner.
We did take some refreshment which was nicely served, by interested and helpful staff
We were advised to eat at the restaurant there, and had planned to take dinner, but on arrival noted that it was a best a hamburger restaurant, not bad if that's what you want but we wanted a more authentic local dinner.
We did take some refreshment which was nicely served, by interested and helpful staff
Written 24 March 2020
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jack M
New York City, NY1,191 contributions
Dec 2019
A mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and French colonial architecture, this is an iconic stop on a tour of the city. Tour guide stated that it was designed by Eiffel, the architect of Paris's Eiffel Tower. Not true. Across the street from the Cathedral and close to the famous roof top from where American helicopters evacuated civilians at the end the "American" war (as the Vietnamese call it), it is now a mixture of post office, souvenir shops and memorabilia. I found it interesting. Lots of picture taking crowds inside and out. Real local stuff.
Written 1 January 2020
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Rashid Isa Rishi AlHeddi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,391 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
A fantastic French Colonial architecture building having Roman archesxand gilded glass windows. This building houses old telephone boxes and historical
Pictures. I first visited in Dec 2019 and its a must visit place anytime a visitor is in Saigon now renamed Ho Chi Ming city.
Visitors queue up to post letters home to get a much prized Date stamp bookmark on their letters.
Right next in the square is the Notre Dame Cathedral another must visit place.
Pictures. I first visited in Dec 2019 and its a must visit place anytime a visitor is in Saigon now renamed Ho Chi Ming city.
Visitors queue up to post letters home to get a much prized Date stamp bookmark on their letters.
Right next in the square is the Notre Dame Cathedral another must visit place.
Written 11 July 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributions
Jan 2020
The magnificent construction, sided by "Notre Dame Cathedral", will certainly catch your eyes while visiting Ho Chi Minh City. This is the old Saigon's "Central Post Office", built in the last years of the 19th century, after a project by French architects Alfred Foulhoux and Auguste Henri Vildieu. As a remnant of the French colonial period in Indochina, it has characteristics of the Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles, as well as French influences. Its artistic facade, internal domes and vaults, arched windows and wooden shutters are a perfect mix of Western and Asian styles. A giant clocks hangs above its main gate. Inside, check the ancient red phone booths and President Ho Chi MInh's portrait on the back wall of the central hall. Be ready for crowds and vendors, as there many stalls selling souvenirs, lacquerware and all the trinkets you may imagine, even "postcards and postage stamps"! Amazing! Visits to the "Central Post Office" and the awesome neighboring "Notre Dame Cathedral" can be easily combined. Enjoy!
Written 30 November 2020
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ECJ1968
Melbourne, Australia194 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Visited this as part of a city highlights tour. Our guide told us some interesting facts and showed us some old photos and how the building managed to avoid being damaged by the war. Not a must see but if you are in the area come and have a look at it and the Notre Dame Cathedral. It’s also at the beginning of Dong Khoi street. It’s a pleasant walk from the here to the river.
Written 21 January 2020
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Terry H
Seattle, WA762 contributions
Jan 2020
The Central Post Office is really a testament to Ho Chi Minh's stature in this country. The people seem to revere him, referring to him to as either 'Father Ho' or 'Uncle Ho' by different guides. There is also a terrific painting of him that is central to the building's interior.
The architecture itself is magnificent.
Definitely worth visiting.
The architecture itself is magnificent.
Definitely worth visiting.
Written 9 February 2020
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Bonjour ,
Pensez vous qu’on puisse visiter Ho Chi Minh tout seuls ou bien avec un guide.
Pour visiter la ville.
Merci
Mylene
Written 11 March 2019
Bien entendu, il est possible de visiter HCMV tout seul;
Cependant, je pense qu'il vaut mieux prendre un guide qui vous mènera directement aux points essentiels et commentera la visite, mieux qu'avec un guide papier.
Cela affranchi également de la barrière de la langue et sécurisant pour les problèmes de circulation et d'orientation.
Et somme toute, la vie n'étant pas chère là bas, je pense que c'est sécurisant d'avoir un guide francophone, en général très sympa.
Written 12 March 2019
Bonjour ,
Pensez vous qu’on puisse visiter Ho Chi Minh tout seuls ou bien avec un guide.
Pour visiter la ville.
Merci
Mylene
Written 11 March 2019
Es una ciudad fácil pero como todas, es mejor hacerlo con un guia ya que el nivel de inglés de los vietnamitas es muy bajo
Written 23 March 2019
What are the timings for the post office on weekdays and weekends?
Written 27 May 2017
This is the information I found.
Opening hours
Sunday 8AM–6PM
Monday 7AM–7PM
Tuesday. 7AM-7PM
Wednesday 7AM–7PM
Thursday
(Children's Day)
7AM–7PM
Hours might differ
Friday 7AM–7PM
Saturday 7AM–6PM
Written 28 May 2017
Hey :
I have a package STUCK in YOU POST OFFICE !!! Yes it is :Prepared to Dispatch ...... BACK to me. Since August of this YEAR !!!!!!!
So is the book empty ??? the contents removed ??? There were gifts to a child graduating Junior High... IF they are stolen I will be ashamed , for the Post Office in Vietnam.
WHERE IS THE BOX ???? Tracking Number IS : CX127678725US
Do the Vietnamese still hate Americans so much that a gift to a child is lost ?
A Vietnamese child. YES ..... Gift . I NEED to find out WHERE this box is. I have waited since early August .
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS FAILURE BY THE POSTAL SERVICE . None ~
Chris M. Loomis
Written 16 October 2015
Sorry, I can't help. I just visited the post office, I don't work there.
Good luck!
Written 17 October 2015
Dear Central post office
Are you open today February 19) & if so what hours are you open?
And Is the souvenir shop open?
Many thanks
Written 19 February 2015
We were there during the day so I'm not sure what times they open and close. There is a shop.
Enjoy your holiday - its an amazing place.
Written 19 February 2015
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