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| Reunification Palace formerly known as the Presidential Palace or the Independent Hall. |
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| April 30, 1975 marked the Fall of Saigon when a N. Vietnamese tank broke through the Palace gates. |
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| The Palace Cinema |
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| A Uhi Helicopter Model. Made in the U.S. A copy of the one President of the Republic of Vietnam Nyugen Van Thieu used on tours of inspection before 1975. |
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| The room decor has remained the same since the day before Saigon fell. |
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| These tanks were used to break down the palace gates by the N. Vietnamese, thereby, ending the Vietnam War. Tank 843 is a Russian made T54 tank while tank 390 is a Chinese made T59 tank. |
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| Visitors are welcome to walk around by themselves or on a guided tour to see a number of rooms including but not limited to the conference room, recreation room, and receiving room. |
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| Before it was seized on April 30, this Mercedes belonged to the President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thien. |
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| In the basement you’ll find the war rooms, full of 1970s communication equipment. Open: 7:30-11 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. Admission: 15,000 VND. Address: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street Website: http://www.dinhdoclap.gov.vn/ |
3 comments:
Great photo tour - I feel like I've just taken the tour, too :-) It looks like careful planning has taken place to preserve this bit of history and place in Vietnam!
These pictures are beautiful! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure :)
@Lani aka Mama & @Heather-
Thanks!!!
You are SO welcome! It's fun sharing adventures :)
Have a great day!!
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