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Options for exploring Independence Palace

Tour of the Palace Grounds by Electric car  (about 10 minutes) The Independence Palace now also offers visitors the opportunity to experience the grounds in an open-air electric car. Collecting guests at the Palace entrance, the cars give…

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Architecture

The Independence Palace is a unique architectural creation by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1966. Architect Ngo Viet Thu designed the Palace to convey key principles of Eastern philosophy as…

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History of Independence Palace

In 1858, French naval forces opened fire on Da Nang, launching an invasion of Vietnam. By 1867, the French had occupied the South’s six provinces (Bien Hoa, Gia Dinh, Dinh Tuong, Vinh Long, An Giang, Ha Tien). The…

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Electric car

Today, visiting Independence Palace, visitors will be able to experience electric cars which are modern equipment, friendly for the environment. They pick visitors up at the entrance. Visitors can contemplate the large garden without inhibition, as well as…

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Audio Guide

On August 24, 2017, the audio guide system was launched in Independence Palace. This is a part of the “renovation for our displays and explanation of Independence Palace” project that has been implemented by the management unit of…

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EXHIBITION

FROM NORODOM PALACE TO INDEPENDENCE PALACE

1868 – 1966