About Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

If you have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam, the first stop I think you should go to is Hanoi. Coming to Hanoi, there are countless tourist attractions that you can visit, and the place that you must definitely visit at least once is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. So what is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum like? Below, Smile Travel would like to share some information and travel experiences at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Read more: 10 best attractive places to visit in Hanoi

All about the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam

1. Introduce about President Ho Chi Minh 

President Ho Chi Minh is known as the old father and great leader of the Vietnamese people. It can be said that President Ho’s entire life had to travel everywhere, fighting to regain independence and freedom for the Vietnamese people. President Ho Chi Minh has a simple lifestyle, he eats rustic dishes, wears clothes that are even old and worn out. President Ho Chi Minh is a humble, diligent, kind-hearted, tolerant and altruistic person. He always loves his fellow countrymen. It was because of the tireless struggle for many years that he and the Vietnamese army achieved victory, especially after the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans. That is why, forever after, the Vietnamese people always respect, love and always keep the image of President Ho Chi Minh in their hearts.

From always respecting and worshiping the country’s great president, visiting Uncle Ho’s mausoleum has become a sacred gesture and action expressing the gratitude of the Vietnamese people. This is also an attractive experience for international tourists so they can better understand the people who contributed to creating the beautiful country of Vietnam for them to travel to today.

2. Introduce about Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

 President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located at 2 Hung Vuong, Dien Bien ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi. This is a project to preserve the body of President Ho Chi Minh according to the wishes of all Vietnamese people, started on September 2, 1973 and inaugurated on August 29, 1975.

The mausoleum consists of 3 layers with a height of 21.6 m and a width of 41.2 m; The lower layer creates the shape of three steps, the middle layer is the central structure of the mausoleum, including the corpse room, corridors, and stairs. The outside of the mausoleum is covered with gray granite, the inside is made of polished gray and red stone. Around the four sides are rows of square marble columns, the top layer is a three-step mausoleum roof. On the main side is the inscription: “CHỦ TỊCH HỒ- CHÍ – MINH” in plum-colored pink stone. Surrounding the mausoleum are gardens where more than 250 species of plants are grown from all over Vietnam.

In front and behind the mausoleum, 79 cycad trees are planted, symbolizing President Ho Chi Minh’s 79th birthday. On the south and north sides of the mausoleum are two bamboo groves, a tree symbolizing Vietnam. There are always 2 soldiers standing guard in front of the mausoleum, the guard changes every hour.

The mausoleum has a square shape, each side is 30m long, the door turns to the East, the south and north sides have two 65m long platforms for guests during major holidays. In front of the mausoleum is Ba Dinh Square with a path for military parades and parades, and a 380m long lawn divided into 240 squares of green grass throughout the 4 seasons. In front of the mausoleum is a flagpole. Straight across the lawn is Bac Son street, planted with red roses and peach blossoms. At the end of Bac Son Street is the Martyrs’ Monument. On the west side of the square is the Ho Chi Minh memorial area.

In the middle of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the room where President Ho Chi Minh’s body is placed. President Ho’s body was placed in a glass box. Through the transparent glass, Ho Chi Minh’s body lay in faded khaki clothes, with a pair of rubber sandals at his feet. On occasions when people visit the mausoleum, there will be 4 soldiers standing guard.

This is a famous attraction of the Capital, where any Vietnamese person wants to visit once. Not only that, the Mausoleum often has many groups of visitors from other provinces, cities and foreign countries coming to visit.

Tourists can refer to some North Vietnam Tours recommended by Smile Travel below:

>> Hanoi Jeep Tours

>> Best Tour 5D4N Hanoi-Sapa-Halong Bay

>> 8D7N Hanoi-Sapa-Halong Bay-Ninh Binh Tour

3. Experiences when visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Visit inside President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

• Visitors will follow the flow of people to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum according to the instructions of the Management Board. During the visit, visitors are not allowed to take photos or videos, so you need to send or turn off the power of relevant devices before entering.
• Going through Ba Dinh Square to reach the Mausoleum area, you will line up in groups to visit President Ho Chi Minh in the inner area.

Witness the solemn flag raising and lowering ceremony at Ba Dinh square

• The Flag Raising Ceremony usually starts at 6:00 a.m. (in summer) and 6:30 a.m. (in winter). Specifically, the Targeting Team of 34 people, symbolizing the first 34 soldiers of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team, will gather and line up in strict formation. Then, the Guard marched toward the flagpole. The commanding officer read the oath. The red flag with the yellow star of Vietnam was slowly raised, fluttering at the top of the flagpole. The infantry squad performs the flag saluting ceremony. Everyone present at the Square sang the National Anthem. And after completing the ritual, the squad marched out of the yard.

• The Flag Lowering Ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a solemn and sacred ritual, taking place every day at 9:00 p.m. Like the Flag Raising Ceremony, the Flag Lowering Ceremony is also an activity that shows the respect of the Vietnamese people to President Ho Chi Minh and is a symbol of national solidarity and unity. Similar to the Thuong Co ceremony, the 34-member Guard will gather and line up in strict formation and then march towards the flagpole. The commanding officer read the oath. The national flag was slowly lowered. The infantry squad performs the flag saluting ceremony. The audience sang the National Anthem together. After completing the ritual, the parade team marched around the Mausoleum then returned to its original position and ended the Flag Lowering Ceremony.

4. Basic informations about President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum entrance fee

Currently, admission to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is free for Vietnamese citizens and foreign visitors.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening hours

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open in the morning every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If on 19th May, 2th September or the first day of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year falls on a Monday or Friday, the Mausoleum will still be open to visitors.
• Normally, each year the mausoleum will be closed for about 2 months to maintain the body of President Ho Chi Minh. The exact schedule will be announced in advance by the Mausoleum Management Board. You should pay attention to this time to avoid visiting at this time. The mausoleum is not open.

Specific visiting hours at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are as follows:

• Summer & Fall (April 1 – October 31): Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, Sunday, from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.
• Winter & Spring (November 1 – March 31): Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays: tour time is extended by 30 minutes.

Regulations of the Mausoleum

Skin:

• Polite, discreet: You should wear long-sleeved clothes, shirts with collars, avoid wearing shorts, short skirts, tank tops, or clothes that are too tight or torn.
• Elegant colors: Avoid wearing clothes that are too colorful or have offensive prints.
• When you arrive in front of the mausoleum, if you are wearing a hat or hat, hold it in your right hand and keep the inside of the hat or hat facing outward.
• Note, children under 3 years old are not allowed to visit the mausoleum. So if you bring children and want to visit Uncle Ho’s mausoleum, please arrange a babysitter.

Behavior

• Maintain order: Line up neatly, do not jostle or push.
• Silence: When entering the Mausoleum, stay absolutely silent and do not talk loudly.
• Respect: Do not point or touch objects in the Mausoleum.
• Turn off the phone: Turn off the phone ringer, do not use mobile phones in the Mausoleum area.
• No smoking: Smoking is prohibited within the Mausoleum grounds.
• Do not bring bulky items: Do not bring sharp objects, flammable or explosive substances or bulky items into the Mausoleum.

Taking photos and filming:

• No photography or filming in the Mausoleum: Photography and filming in the room where President Ho Chi Minh’s body is located is strictly prohibited.
• Other areas: Photography and filming are only allowed in authorized areas.
• Complying with the above regulations not only shows respect for President Ho Chi Minh but also helps protect the solemn and pure space of the Mausoleum.

Means of transportation to the Mausoleum

To get to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visitors can choose the following transportation methods:

• Bicycles, motorbikes, personal cars: Please note that you should park your personal vehicles at the parking lot on Ong Ich Khiem Street (opposite the Mausoleum Protection Command) or Ngoc Ha Street (Museum entrance gate). Ho Chi Minh).
• Bus: You take bus numbers 09, 22, 33, 45, 50 running across Ba Dinh Square or the double-decker Hanoi City Tour bus. Currently, Hanoi double-decker buses pass through Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum. With a route traveling through 25 streets, traveling to Hanoi, you can choose the double-decker bus service to visit the Presidential Mausoleum and explore the panoramic view of the Capital from above.

5. Tourist attractions around the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

One Pillar Pagoda

The One Pillar Pagoda is a unique pagoda located in the center of Hanoi city and was recognized by the Asian Records Organization as “The pagoda with the most unique architecture in Asia” in 2012.  With only 25.000 VND, you can visit this pagoda.

The pagoda has the shape of a lotus flower, so it is also called Lien Hoa Dai. If you visit during the summer, there will be green lotus flowers and a gentle fragrance that enhances the beauty of the pagoda. This place contains the cultural beauty of spiritual beliefs and worship of Vietnamese people in particular and Eastern culture in general, so tourists come here to pray for peace for themselves and their loved ones.

Ho Chi Minh Museum

For the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the entrance ticket price is 40.000 VND/person.

Ho Chi Minh Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh, the former president of North Vietnam and the first president of the unified Vietnam. The museum is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, and houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and exhibits related to Ho Chi Minh’s life and work. Visitors can learn about Ho Chi Minh’s early years, his revolutionary activities, and his role in leading Vietnam to independence. The museum also features interactive exhibits and multimedia displays that bring Ho Chi Minh’s story to life.

Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace is a historic building located in Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam. It served as the official residence of the President of North Vietnam from 1954 to 1975 and later became the official residence of the President of the reunified Vietnam. The palace is a beautiful example of French colonial architecture and is now a popular tourist destination. Visitors can tour the palace’s grand halls, rooms, and gardens, and learn about the history of Vietnam’s presidency with the price is only 40.000 VND.

House No.54

House No. 54 was the former residence of Ho Chi Minh, the first president of North Vietnam and the first president of the unified Vietnam. The house is located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can tour the house and learn about Ho Chi Minh’s life and work. The house has been preserved in its original state and offers a glimpse into the simple life that Ho Chi Minh lived.

House D67
Located modestly behind the Stilt House at the Presidential Palace, House D67 is a special architectural work, associated with the arduous but also very heroic years of resistance against the US to save the country of the Vietnamese people. With special architecture, House D67 is designed with a solid defense system, thick walls, and 2-layer doors, ensuring absolute safety. Many artifacts and memorabilia of leaders and generals during their time working at House D67 are displayed here, helping visitors better visualize their lives and work.

Ho Chi Minh’s House on stilts

Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilts – a historic house was the residence of Ho Chi Minh, the former president of North Vietnam and the first president of the unified Vietnam, from 1958 until his death in 1969. The house is a traditional Vietnamese stilt house, built on stilts to raise it above the ground. It is a simple but charming structure that reflects Ho Chi Minh’s modest lifestyle. Visitors can tour the house and learn about Ho Chi Minh’s daily life and work.

In short, President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the famous tourist destinations and worth a visit when you come to Vietnam. Hopefully, Smile Travel’s sharing will help visitors better understand regulations, ticket prices, and hours to visit the Mausoleum. Besides, Smile Travel also provides tourists with tours in the North, Central and South of Vietnam. Please quickly connect with us via hotline/WhatsApp: (+84) 941.776.786 for 24/7 advice and support.

Smile Travel is one of the fast growing Tour Companies in Vietnam. We are as Inbound and Outbound Tour Operator Licence No 01-1051/TCDL-GPLHQT. We specialize in tailor-making and customizing individual, Couple, family and group tours throughout Indochina destinations.

Our Tour:

Halong Cruises Tours, Vietnam Classic Tours, Hanoi Daily Tours, Danang Daily Tours, Ho Chi Minh Daily Tours, Biking and Motorbike Tours,Vietnam Beach/ Relaxing Tours,Vietnam Muslim tour in Hanoi,Vietnam Muslim tour in Danang ,Vietnam Muslim tour in Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam Eco Tours,Vietnam- Laos Tours,Vietnam- Cambodia Tours,Vietnam- Myanmar Tours,

Our Travel Services:

Tour Guide, Car/Motorbike For Rent, Visa to Vietnam, Bus Tickets, Bus Tickets, Flight Tickets, Train Tickets

--------------------------------------------------

Head Office: