Video: Independence Palace, where past and present converge

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Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Hall, is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most renowned architectural works and historical monuments.

Located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, the palace was completed in 1966. It features a modern architectural style while retaining strong elements of traditional Vietnamese culture, with expansive grounds, abundant greenery, and a network of offices, meeting rooms and command bunkers preserved almost entirely intact.

Before 1975, the palace served as the presidential residence of the Republic of Viet Nam government.

At noon on April 30, 1975, tanks of the liberation forces entered Independence Palace, marking the end of the war and the beginning of an era of peace and national reunification.

The image of the victory flag flying above the palace roof has since become a sacred symbol in Vietnamese history.

Today, Independence Palace is recognised as a national special heritage site and remains a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors.

A visit offers not only the opportunity to admire a distinctive architectural masterpiece, but also to explore key milestones in the nation’s history through thousands of artefacts, photographs and historical documents preserved on site.

Amid the bustle of the modern city, Independence Palace retains its dignified, historic character, standing as a symbol of Viet Nam’s aspiration for peace, independence and national unity.