Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, <em>Hanoi</em>
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi

About Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Witness Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum's commanding grandeur that draws your attention as soon as you enter Ba Dinh Square. The ultimate burial place of Vietnam's revered leader, Ho Chi Minh, also known as Uncle Ho, is located in this poignant grey granite structure. As you get closer, the air is filled with respect, which is made greater by the strict guards who keep watch over the mausoleum making it a significant attraction for visitors exploring tours to Vietnam.


Inside, the quiet calm is maintained while you wait in line to see Uncle Ho's immaculately kept body, housed in a glass case evoking the Russian tomb of Lenin. His body rests here, preserved for future generations, even though he wanted to be cremated.


The polished grey, red, and black stone inside the mausoleum gives off a sense of seriousness and respect. When you walk inside, you have a short time to pay your respects before continuing your tour of the building.


Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, which stands next to his tomb, is a reminder of how humble he was and how simple his life was. Carefully tended gardens surround the area, giving a calm touch to the otherwise mournful mood.


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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Highlights

• Explore the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where Vietnam's renowned leader lies buried after declaring independence on September 2, 1945.
• Behold the gravely vigilant guard surrounding Uncle Ho's preserved body, a grey granite building reminiscent of Lenin's Russian mausoleum.
• Observe the immaculately preserved remains of 'Uncle Ho' displayed in a glass case, paying homage to his wishes even though he preferred cremation.
• Discover Ho Chi Minh's houses, automobiles, temple, and museum as you delve into his lasting legacy, expanding your exploration beyond the mausoleum.
• Take a stroll around the verdant Palace Grounds, which are home to 240 green squares and a plethora of colourful plants that provide peace amidst the busy streets.

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Point of Interest for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Witness the ceremonies of raising and lowering the flag

Witness the ceremonies of raising and lowering the flag

You can experience the spirit of patriotism by seeing the flag being raised and lowered every day at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Ba Dinh Square. These sombre rituals give your trip more depth, strengthening your bond with Vietnam's rich history and igniting your passion for the country.

Pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Museum

Pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Museum

As you leave the mournful Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, you can go to the Ho Chi Minh Museum to learn about history. Situated within the expansive Ho Chi Minh Complex, this museum houses an invaluable collection of artefacts from Vietnam's history. Explore its halls, where the sounds of meetings and gatherings held in its large 400-seat hall can still be heard. Explore more than 2,000 relics that each tell a tale of Uncle Ho's life and Vietnam's revolutionary struggle upstairs.

Visit house number 54 and Uncle Ho’s house on stilts

Visit house number 54 and Uncle Ho’s house on stilts

Visit House No. 54, where President Ho Chi Minh worked beginning in December 1954, and became a part of history. The three simple rooms inside hold stories about leadership and living a simple life. Here, you can see where he laid his head, prepared his food, and worked nonstop. Then, go to Uncle Ho's stilt house, which has been his peaceful getaway for four years. You can admire the peaceful fish pond and perennial orchids, which are evidence of his passion for the natural world. Watch as the fish come to the surface to meet him after being trained by his soft claps.

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