Mê Linh Square
Công trường Mê Linh · 호찌민시
square in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mê Linh Square1:35
Welcome to Me Linh Square, a historic waterfront plaza that serves as one of the most important intersections of maritime history and national identity in Ho Chi Minh City. Located at the foot of Hai Ba Trung Street and directly…
Listen in the app2General Tran Hung Dao — The Eternal Protector1:29
At the heart of the square stands the iconic bronze statue of Tran Hung Dao. This monument, which has stood here since the 1960s, honors one of the most revered figures in Vietnamese history. …
Listen in the app3Bach Dang Wharf — The Maritime Connection1:28
Directly adjacent to Me Linh Square is Bach Dang Wharf, the city's historic naval and commercial port. For centuries, this stretch of the riverbank was the primary landing point for ships from across the globe. …
Listen in the app4The Architectural Radius — Colonial Meets Corporate1:28
Me Linh Square is surrounded by some of the most significant buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, creating an architectural dialogue between different eras. To one side stands the historic Hotel Majestic, built in 1925 in a French…
Listen in the app5The Lotus Design — Symbolism in Stone1:28
The 2022 renovation of Me Linh Square and the Bach Dang Park introduced a significant new design element: the lotus pattern. If you were to view the square from above, or even as you walk across the granite paving, you would see…
Listen in the app6The Evening Glow — A Modern Gathering Place1:24
As the sun begins to set, Me Linh Square undergoes a dramatic transformation. A sophisticated new lighting system, installed during the recent renovations, illuminates the statue of Tran Hung Dao and the surrounding pathways. …
Listen in the app7The Navy Yard and Beyond — The Security of the River1:32
Just to the north of Me Linh Square lies a section of the riverbank that still holds a military and administrative function: the Naval Command area. This part of the waterfront is home to historic buildings that once formed part…
Listen in the app8Mê Linh Square1:05
As we conclude our journey through Me Linh Square, take a final look at General Tran Hung Dao, his hand still pointing toward the water. This square is more than just a beautiful public space; it is a statement of national…
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What is Mê Linh Square?
Mê Linh Square is a place in 호찌민시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 호찌민시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 29 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 10.7753, 106.7064 |
| Last updated |
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