Tiếng Việt
The Thu Ngu Flagpole was built in the first half of the 19th century with the purpose of monitoring vessels passing through the Saigon River. With over 150 years of history, the flagpole stands as a witness to the transformation from the prosperous old land of Gia Dinh – Saigon to the modern and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City of today. It remains an irreplaceable symbol within the city’s historical relic complex in the Bach Dang Wharf area. The structure of the Thu Ngu Flagpole resembles a sailboat mast, made of iron in a cylindrical shape and painted gray. It consists of two segments: a long main pole and a shorter top segment. At the base is a building complex featuring a hexagonal structure connected to an octagonal one, with the latter being approximately 60cm higher. The complex features a two-tiered tiled roof. Directly below the roof of the octagonal section, the wall is decorated with interlocking wave-shaped ventilation louvers. Today, this space serves as an exhibition room showcasing the history and development of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City. Located within Bach Dang Wharf Park, the Thu Ngu Flagpole is a unique destination from which visitors can view major landmarks along the Saigon River, including Dragon Wharf (Ben Nha Rong), the Customs House, Mong Bridge, Bitexco Financial Tower, and Landmark 81. Stretching 1.3km and covering 23,400 $m^2$, Bach Dang Wharf Park looks vibrant from above, with green lawns meticulously shaped like blooming lotus flowers.
Address:
Bach Dang Wharf, Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
