Overview
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum holds the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, the father of Vietnamese independence. Completed in 1975 and modeled on Lenin's Mausoleum, it is built of gray granite. The surrounding complex - including the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda - is essential for understanding modern Vietnamese history. The solemn atmosphere reveals the deep respect Vietnamese people hold for him. Free admission. About 10 minutes by taxi from Hoan Kiem Lake.
Opening Hours
Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 08:00-11:00 (closed Monday/Friday and during October-November maintenance)
Travel Tips
Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed. Cameras and bags must be checked, so bring minimal belongings.
Hotels near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hotels and guesthouses in Hanoi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
