July 16, 2014

REUNIFICATION PALACE:A GLIMPSE AT VIETNAM'S WAR HISTORY

A visit to Ho Chi Mihn would not be complete without a tour to  the Reunification Palace. 
      



side entrance for tourists
 This historical edifice has been a witnessed to Vietnam's struggle during  the war against French and American forces.  It's immense significance to the Vietnamese  was when a Vietnamese military tank crashed the gates thus ending the war in April 30, 1975. 
roof deck heliport
 
Built in July 1 1962 and  completed  on October 31, 1966, this was used to be the President's Palace in the country's southern part. Above all, it   was also the same  site of the Nordom Palace before it was destroyed  by a bomb.
 the President's Office
 
 
Inside the sprawling compound are military tanks and helicopter in the roof deck's heliport. The five level building features a casino, war room, telecommunications centre,dining rooms complete with cutlery's,   board rooms, bedrooms and entertainment room. The Palace is also a repository of antique furniture and all sorts of gadgets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Visit to the Palace starts at 7:00 to 11:30 in the morning and 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon. Entrance fee is VND20,000 or $1 (approximate). Guided tours are also available in multiple languages.






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