Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tourism

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a monumental marble edifice that houses the embalmed remains of Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader who declared independence from French colonial rule for Vietnam and became the country's first president. Located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, the place where Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in 1945, the mausoleum is an important symbol of Vietnam’s national pride and a site of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese. The structure is influenced by Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow but incorporates distinct Vietnamese architectural elements. Built from materials sourced from all over the country, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum stands as a testament to his legacy. The site is typically open to the public in the morning and visitors are expected to dress respectfully and maintain a solemn demeanor inside. Photography inside the mausoleum is not permitted, and the mausoleum is closed periodically for maintenance and for the body of Ho Chi Minh to undergo preservation work. The surrounding gardens and the adjacent presidential palace, where Ho Chi Minh once lived, are also popular attractions.