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Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

Intersection of Le Loi and Dong Khoi Sts | Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(84-8) 825 1563
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Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings, Theaters, Operas
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler Description: Founded in 1994, the Saigon Opera House hosts one of the cities premiere entertainment companies called the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony... more »
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

All part of program was entertaining Building entrance is a good spot for taking pictures with performers. Food samples offered were nice and tasty Opera hall and seating is simple yet had a pleasing character. The flut master and the solo play of Danbau (monochord) were the master pieces

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

nice historical site....gives the memmories of colonial era...the vietnamese take care to protect this historical site ...nice place to visit with family and friends

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This building has been renovated touts past glory and is truly a beautiful building amongst the modern structures that surrounds it. Most of the old buildings close by have if it seems been place under a historical trust and protected something the Vietnamese people should be very proud of there efforts.

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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Visited the outside of the Opera House during the evening, and what a beautiful place to see and photograph. If we get the chance we will certainly book to watch a performance, and probably wonder at the architecture of the inside of the building.

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Did not go inside but the architecture is French and looks stunning at night. The location is central so one doesnt have to go out of the way to see it!

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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Its old french style inside and outside. Wonderful for any and all performances. Great sight-lines from floor seating or balconies. Designed for opera and stage performances; and offers perfect audio.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My school holds its annual end-of-the year celebrations at the opera house, and I feel blessed to experience the building rather than just peek inside. The woodwork is beautiful, the ambiance is magical, and the space is much smaller than you might expect.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The Opera House is centrally located in District, right next to our hotel Park Hyatt.The building itself is very beautiful outside with its colonial marks. The show itself was wonderful depicting Vietnam from the past to the present day through song and dance.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Going back to Vietnam in almost 40 years is so much excitement. My father worked at RMK-BRJ an american company in Vietnam in 1971. Unfortunately we were there during the Chinese New Year and we did not know that stores are close for almost a week on these dates. Nevertheless we had a great time when we watch sthe children... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

last night we attended the new show AO. a vibrant mix of acrobatic, dance, comedy and musicals performances. the show lasts less than 1 hour, the theater was full. I enjoyed the traditional music played by musicians located in different houses in the background of the show. playing with huge bamboo sticks, the performers make small bridge between rural and... More

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