HCMC government office building to open to visitors during National Day holidays

By Bich Phuong August 17, 2023 | 07:31 pm PT

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

The 110-year-old heritage building housing the HCMC People's Committee office will be open to sightseeing tours during the National Day holidays on September 1 and 2.

Besides, the tour would become a regular feature, with sightseeing allowed on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month as part of efforts to promote the city’s image as a friendly and open destination, Dang Quoc Toan, the people's committee Chief of Office, said at a press conference Thursday.

During Reunification Day (April 30) this year visitors were allowed into the building for the first time, and nearly 1,500 locals and foreigners turned up.

They toured the main lobby, international reception room on the ground floor, second floor, meeting room, and a balcony.

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

Its construction took 20 years and was 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, a favorite public destination especially during holidays.