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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
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings, Theatres, Operas
Fee: Yes
Traveller 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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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The Opera House is a charming building, great for photography. Best for night time photography as it is lit beautifully. They also has performance if you want to fully experience it. Just check with the counter.

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Angeles City, Philippines
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Beautiful place with all french influence in its architecture like most of the old buildings in Ho Chi Minh. Every week they have function so you should book for one and enjoy from a nice opera concert to an international orchestra.

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Saigon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Hon Viet, the traditional Vietnamese musical (Cai Lung) is a must-see performance at the Opera House. The venue is fabulous. The production, written and directed by Cai Lung performer, Huyen Lien, is a review of Cai Lung music from the three regions of Viet Nam, performed by a young, creative group of musicians and dancers, which will give you a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Found the Opera House whilst on a walking tour. Really pleased that an extra performance was announced for the same evening...plus complimentary eat/drinks-soft- before the start of the performance. A very entertaining evening...all the performers were of a professional level..choreographed by an international Opera Singer. Bravo!!..a very entertaining and cultural overview...

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

This is a good little theater, but nothing special. It is often over crowded with plastic chairs in the baloney if the show is at all notable, but a nice intimate place to see a show.

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HCMC
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

You have to go to a show to see the inside-- Some shows are great and some aren't, but it is still nice to see the opera boxes and the balcony and the carved ceiling.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

It is near the City Hall. Most tourist have their photos taken here.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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Apparently this is a new culture showing at the Opera House, now on evry 15th and 23rd of each month at 5pm. I saw it in November. Tickets available from the box office at the top of the steps. Its a good opportunity to see the Opera House in action. The show comprises theatre, dance and traditional music as well... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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The Saigon Opera House is a beautiful building. There is not much to see on the inside unless you are going for a performance. They have special performances on the 9th and 19th of every month. Ticket prices are very reasonable and the quality of performances is getting better and better. I was surprised to see a Steinway piano on... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2011
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This is a nice building, but unless you're here to see a performance (prices are reasonable), there's really not that much to see from the outside, so it's not terribly worth the visit.

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