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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Best time to visit
Go at opening, around 7:30, to avoid long queues and Hanoi's midday heat; note the mausoleum is usually closed on Monday and Friday mornings for maintenance.
Budget tips
Entry to the mausoleum is free; small fees apply for the nearby Ho Chi Minh Museum and Presidential Palace, so buy tickets at those sites if you plan to visit both.
Recommended for
History buffs, Political history students, Cultural observers, Photographers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Fatos rápidos: Approaching the solemn granite building, visitors often fall quiet as precise guard ceremonies and the cool hush around a glass-covered sarcophagus create a deeply reverent atmosphere. Expect strict dress and behavior rules enforced by attendants, which turns each visit into a ceremonial, almost theatrical, experience rather than a casual tourist stop.
Destaques: A glass sarcophagus contains a carefully preserved leader bathed in soft spotlight, and a faint, clinical scent lingers alongside incense so many visitors remark on a metallic taste at the back of the throat. Visitors file past in near-silence, shoes whispering on cool marble while stern uniformed sentries hold a rigid, choreographed bearing and photography is strictly forbidden.
Insider tips
- Dress conservatively, knees and shoulders covered, no hats or shorts, otherwise entry may be refused.
- Leave backpacks and large bags at your hotel or a locker, security checks are strict and large bags are not allowed.
- No photography inside, take photos from Ba Dinh Square for a full view of the building and plaza.
- Arrive early to see the formal guard detail and to combine the visit with the nearby museums when they open.
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