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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a monumental granite structure in Ba Dinh Square where the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh lies in a glass case. Visitors queue respectfully to file past the dimly lit chamber, observing strict silence and dress codes. The surrounding grounds include the One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he lived simply. It is a deeply symbolic site for Vietnamese people, reflecting their enduring reverence for 'Uncle Ho.'
Don't miss
- View Ho Chi Minh's preserved body in the central hall (strict no photography).
- Visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, a lotus-shaped Buddhist temple from 1049.
- See Ho Chi Minh's modest stilt house and fish pond in the presidential palace grounds.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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