Independence Palace

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The modernist palace where the Vietnam War ended at 11:30am on 30 April 1975.

Independence Palace is one of the few buildings where the architecture and the history are equally worth the visit. Ngo Viet Thu designed it in a modernist idiom but laid it out on Chinese characters and East Asian geomancy, with a concrete brise-soleil that shades the facade and doubles as ornament. Inside, the 1960s interiors survive: the reception hall, the cabinet room, and in the basement a command bunker with its operations maps and radio sets still in place. On 30 April 1975 a tank crashed through the main gate and the Vietnam War ended in the forecourt — two tanks stand on that lawn today.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Independence Palace?

Year-round; most comfortable December to April

How much does it cost to visit Independence Palace?

65,000₫

How long do you need at Independence Palace?

1 - 2 hours

What are the opening hours of Independence Palace?

08:00 - 16:30

Did you know

The present building was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu and opened in 1966.
The Vietnam War ended here at midday on 30 April 1975.
The basement command bunker retains its original maps and communications equipment.
The ceremonial rooms are preserved as they were in the 1960s.
Two tanks, a T-54 and an M41, are displayed on the lawn in front.

Travel tips

Do the basement before the ceremonial floors — the best part is downstairs.
Take the audio guide or a guided tour; many rooms have little signage.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinh_Độc_Lập

Updated: 2026-08-06