Bitexco Financial Tower, Financial skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Bitexco Financial Tower rises 265.5 meters into the sky with 68 floors and 16 elevators serving its office spaces and observation deck.
The construction of this modern architectural structure marked a milestone in Vietnam's urban development when it opened its doors on October 31, 2010.
The building's design by Carlos Zapata integrates the lotus flower shape, a traditional Vietnamese symbol, into its contemporary glass and steel structure.
Visitors can access the Saigon Skydeck observation area on the 49th floor through dedicated elevators that provide direct transportation to the viewing platform.
The building contains specialized wind turbines that generate power while simultaneously serving as helicopter landing platforms for the structure.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Inception: October 2010
Architects: Carlos Zapata
Official opening: October 31, 2010
Capacity: 4000
Floors above the ground: 68
Elevators: 16
Height: 265.5 m
Website: http://bitexcofinancialtower.com
GPS coordinates: 10.77167,106.70444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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