Century-old HCMC government office building to allow visitors for first time

HCMC People's Committee office building in District 1. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Visitors need to register in advance with the Department of Tourism for the tours from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 29 and 30.

They can learn about the history of the building, architectural highlights and function of each room.

It is part of the city’s efforts to showcase national monuments to tourists to promote its image as a friendly and open city.

Decorations inside the HCMC People's Committee building. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

The building at 86 Le Thanh Ton Street in District 1 was designed by French architect Femand Gardes.

Its construction started in 1889 and finished in 1909.

In 2020 the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized it as a national architectural relic.

In front of it is Nguyen Hue Street with its pedestrian square, which is always crowded during holidays.