How to get to the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City on your own?

Getting to the Independence (Reunification) Palace in Ho Chi Minh City is very easy, as it is located right in the city center. Here are all the ways:

• On foot: If you are staying in the tourist area near Ben Thanh Market, you can walk to the palace in 15-20 minutes at a leisurely pace. This is the most convenient and free option.
• By taxi or motorbike taxi (Grab, Gojek): The fastest and most comfortable way from any district. A ride within the center will cost around 30,000 Vietnamese dong. Book through apps to avoid inflated prices.
• By bus: An economical option. You can find the necessary routes using Google Maps by entering the destination "Reunification Palace".
• By metro: Since 2023, Ho Chi Minh City has had its first metro line. The nearest station to the palace is "Ben Thanh". From the station exit, you can also walk to the palace.

Palace address: 135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Street, District 1. The palace is hard to miss—it's a large white building in classical style, surrounded by a park.

We have gathered more useful information about transportation, including nuances for bus and taxi trips, in a separate detailed guide: Ho Chi Minh City transportation, how to get around.

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