Landmark 81

Rising above the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, Landmark 81 is Vietnam's tallest completed building and one of the city's most recognizable modern landmarks. Standing beside the Saigon River as the centerpiece of the Vinhomes Central Park development, the skyscraper combines residences, a hotel, offices, restaurants and observation spaces within a single complex. Its height and distinctive shape have made it a defining feature of the modern Ho Chi Minh City skyline.

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Overview

• Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZ6genCYinuumYXw7
• Address: 720A Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Province: Ho Chi Minh City
• Category: Skyscraper, Observation Deck, Modern Landmark
• Visit Duration: 2-3 hours
• Best For: City Views, Architecture, Photography, Dining

Pronunciation

Landmark 81

Why Visit

• See Vietnam's tallest completed skyscraper and one of its most recognizable modern buildings.
• Enjoy panoramic views across Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River from the upper levels.
• Experience a major mixed-use development combining hospitality, residences, dining and entertainment.
• Photograph the modern skyline from both the building and surrounding Vinhomes Central Park.
• See how Ho Chi Minh City's rapidly developing eastern waterfront has transformed the urban landscape.

Things To Do

Visit the observation deck

Head to the upper levels for panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City, the Saigon River and the surrounding urban area.

Enjoy the city skyline

Take photographs from elevated viewpoints and observe the contrast between the dense central districts and newer urban developments.

Dine and have a drink

Explore the restaurants, cafes and hospitality venues within the complex, including options offering elevated city views.

Explore Vinhomes Central Park

Walk through the landscaped park surrounding Landmark 81 and view the skyscraper from ground level.

See the building at night

Return after sunset to see Landmark 81 illuminated as part of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline.

Architecture and Development

Landmark 81 was developed by Vingroup as the centerpiece of Vinhomes Central Park, a large mixed-use urban development on the eastern bank of the Saigon River. Construction began in 2015, and the building was officially opened in 2018.

The skyscraper reaches a height of 461.5 m and has 81 floors above ground. Its height made it the tallest building in Vietnam when completed and established it as a major symbol of the country's rapidly changing urban landscape.

The building's design consists of several tall, narrow volumes arranged around a central tower. The upper sections gradually rise to different heights, creating a distinctive profile that can be recognized from many parts of the city. The arrangement also creates the impression of a group of towers rising together rather than a simple rectangular skyscraper.

Landmark 81 is a mixed-use building rather than a conventional office tower. Its functions include luxury residential apartments, hotel accommodation, offices, retail areas, restaurants and observation facilities. This combination reflects the development model used in many large modern urban projects, where living, working, shopping and entertainment are brought together within the same complex.

The skyscraper stands within Vinhomes Central Park, which occupies a large area along the Saigon River. The surrounding development includes residential towers, commercial facilities and landscaped public spaces. Together, the buildings and park form one of the most prominent new urban areas in Ho Chi Minh City.

Landmark 81 is particularly significant when viewed in the context of the city's changing skyline. For much of its history, Ho Chi Minh City was characterized by relatively low-rise buildings, colonial structures and scattered modern towers. The appearance of Landmark 81 marked a dramatic shift toward large-scale vertical development.

Its riverside location also provides an interesting perspective on the geography of the city. From the upper levels, visitors can see the dense central districts, the winding Saigon River and the rapidly expanding urban areas beyond the historic core.

Best Time To Visit

Landmark 81 can be visited throughout the year. For the clearest views, choose a day with relatively good visibility and limited haze. The dry season can offer more favorable conditions, although visibility varies from day to day.

Late afternoon can be particularly rewarding because it allows visitors to see the city in daylight before watching the skyline change after sunset. Evening visits provide a different perspective as Ho Chi Minh City's buildings and streets begin to light up.

How To Get There

Landmark 81 is located in Vinhomes Central Park on the eastern side of the Saigon River. From central Ho Chi Minh City, the building can be reached by taxi, ride-hailing service or private vehicle via major roads connecting District 1 with the eastern part of the city.

The complex is also connected to the city's developing public transportation network. Travel time from central areas depends heavily on traffic conditions.

Travel Tips

• Check the current opening hours and ticket conditions of the observation facilities before visiting.
• Weather and atmospheric conditions can significantly affect visibility from the upper floors.
• Late afternoon is useful if you want both daytime and nighttime skyline views.
• Bring a camera or smartphone for panoramic photography, but follow any restrictions inside observation areas.
• Allow additional time to explore Vinhomes Central Park around the building.
• Expect heavier traffic during weekday rush hours and busy evenings.

FAQ

Conclusion

Landmark 81 represents the modern side of Ho Chi Minh City, rising dramatically above the Saigon River and the city's increasingly vertical skyline. Its observation spaces provide a broad view of the metropolis, while the surrounding Vinhomes Central Park shows the scale of recent urban development along the river. For travelers who want to see how rapidly Ho Chi Minh City is changing, Landmark 81 offers a useful contrast to the historic buildings and cultural landmarks of the city center.

Nearby attractions

(Distances shown are straight-line estimates, not actual travel distance.)

• Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens - A Historic Green Space in Ho Chi Minh City (about 3 km southwest)
• Jade Emperor Pagoda - A Taoist Temple in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City (about 3 km west)
• Saigon Central Post Office - A French Colonial Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (about 3 km southwest)
• Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon - The Red-Brick Landmark of Old Saigon (about 4 km southwest)
• Nguyen Hue Walking Street - The Urban Heart of Modern Saigon (about 4 km southwest)
• Saigon Special Forces Museum - The Hidden History of Wartime Saigon (about 4 km west)

• Ho Chi Minh Travel Guide