The exhibition of “Commercial port – Trade – Service” generally introduces the economic center of Saigon for the South region and the whole country. With the position as an economic center and a typical city which represented the South in many fields, Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City soon strongly developed and became a “Pearl […]
Monthly Archives: December 2021
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The exhibition “Geography – Administration” generally introduces the history of the formation and development of Saigon since 1698, when the Nguyen Lord appointed Commander-in-chef Nguyen Huu Canh to go on inspection over the southern part to establish the administration here. The incessant development of Saigon land in each historical phase was presented through a number […]
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Mayor palace (Now, Ho Chi Minh city ‘s People Committee Hall) Designed by Gardes, decorated by Ruffier, the monument was constructed in 1873 – 1909. The front of monument […]
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Le Van Duyet, who was Gia dinh viceroy in 1813 – 1816, 1820 – 1832, played an important role in constructing and developing Gia dinh district.. He was upright, strict. He gave his mind to improving the people’s living conditions so that Giadinh people admired Le Van Duyet for his constributions. The seal was casted in 1802, 1.82 […]
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Saigon map 1623 – 1679 The establishing period of Saigon, Saigon has become the capital city of Gia dinh. Map represents the way from Saigon to Mekong delta, Cambodia, Dongnai. It can be see Saigon has been the town, the important economy center, the strategic military point with Headquarter of Dieu Khienmandarin, Administration offices, tax station, villages […]
The citadel was constructed by 30,000 labourers in 1790 in Tan Khai village. It was designed by Olivier and Le Brun. It looked a lotus with 8 gates on 3 roads. From East to West, South to North was 648.55 meters of length, its wall was 6.334 meters of high, its ditch was 6.821 meters of deep […]
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In 1698, Nguyen Lord appointed Nguyen Huu Canh to establish Saigon administration, Having conquered Chan Lap, divided Dong Pho, Nguyen Huu Canh named Saigon land Tan Binh district, established Phien Tran prefecture, All Gia Dinh district had 40,000 households with a population of 200,000.
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The room of Ho Chi Minh City’s Nature and Archaeology exhibits two main contents: nature and archeology. Through various images, artifacts, maps, and diagrams, the basic features of the geological structure, topography, climate, rivers, animals, plants, and mineral resources were introduced. Additionally, there are also archaeological sites that prove this land was inhabited 3,500 years […]