The palace grounds, with their wide lawns, flagpole, and the original iron gate, are inseparable from the building's history as the site of the war's final moment. A replica tank sits on the lawn near the spot where the breach occurred, and the open grounds give visitors a sense of scale for the widely circulated photographs and newsreel footage of the event. The gardens are also simply a pleasant, shaded, tree-lined space to walk through before or after touring the palace interior.
| Admission | Included with Reunification Palace ticket |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm daily (same as palace) |
| Address | 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
Why it matters
The front lawn and gate are where the North Vietnamese tank breach occurred on 30 April 1975
Site facts
- Built
- 1966
- Style
- Landscaped colonial-modernist grounds
Location
135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7770, 106.6951 View on map
Highlights
- Replica tank marking the 1975 breach site
- Original iron gate design
- Shaded lawn and garden paths
- Flagpole at the building's front approach
Tips for visiting
- Photograph the gate from the street-facing angle for the classic 1975-photo comparison
- The grounds are included in the main palace ticket, no separate fee
When to visit
Morning, combined with the palace interior visit
Accessibility
Flat, paved paths, wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tank on the lawn original?
It is a replica; the original tanks involved in the 1975 event are displayed elsewhere, including at the War Remnants Museum.