Le Duan Street

Le Duan Street is located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. It extends from the entrance of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the Independence Palace. Originally named Norodom Street in 1871, the street was named after the Norodom Palace, also known as the Reunification Hall. It has undergone several name changes over the years: it became Reunification Street in 1950, 30/4 Street in 1975, and was ultimately renamed Le Duan Street in 1986. This name honors Le Duan, who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and played a significant role in the country’s revolutionary history until his death in 1986.

Recognized as the street of foreign embassies, Le Duan Street is home to numerous diplomatic missions, including the embassies of the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It is lined with majestic, centuries-old trees that enhance the green landscape of the nearby 30/4 Park, providing a tranquil atmosphere amid the bustling city.

Prominent attractions along Le Duan Street include the Reunification Palace, a historical site where the flag of reunification was raised on April 30, 1975, the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum, which showcases artifacts from the American Resistance War, the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, an iconic example of neo-Romanesque architecture, and the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest zoos in the world. These popular destinations draw millions of visitors annually, offering cultural insights and historical significance to tourists from across the globe.