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)
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Hanoi, Vietnam from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Vietnam on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Things to Do in Hanoi
Hanoi Motorbike Tour
Hop on the back of a local riders motorbike to explore the Old Quarter, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and West Lake. Reach hidden alleys inaccessible on foot.
Water Puppet Show
Watch the 1,000-year-old Vietnamese water puppet tradition at Thang Long Theatre. Wooden puppets perform folk tales on water accompanied by live traditional music.
Bia Hoi Experience
Join locals on plastic chairs at Ta Hien Street in the Old Quarter for fresh draft bia hoi, one of the world cheapest beers at VND 5,000-10,000 per glass.