Sights - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

This impressive structure commentates the leader and father of modern day Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese revolutionary leader and former President and Prime Minister of Vietnam, died on September 2, 1969 of natural causes.

Architect Garol Isakovich designed it in similar style and concept to the Soviets’ Lenin Mausoleum. Building work started in september 1973 and was completed in 1975. The building is located in the centre of Ba Dinh Square. The exterior is made of grey granite & its impressive dimensions dominate the the local area. The Soviets also helped the Vietnamese preserve Ho Chi Mins’ body.

The embalmed body of President Ho Chi Minh is preserved in the cooler, central hall of the mausoleum, which is protected by a military honour guard. The body lies in a glass case with dim lights. To respect the leader, no photography is allowed inside the mausoleum. Visitors should also dress respectfully.

Near by the mausoleum is also the Museam, the great leaders beautiful Stilts House, the Presidential Palace as well as the Ba Dinh Square where you can often catch a military parade if you are there early in the morning.

Opening times

The attraction is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday in the mornings only (usually 730am - 1030am - though times can vary by 1/2 hour depending on season). The guards dressed splendidly in white also dont’t mind having a photo taken with them if you ask nicely.

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The giant structure dominates the area. You can usually see a parade if you arrive early enough in the morning

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This beautifully kept house of Ho Chi Minh was his official residence from 1959. Crafted by the finest artisans of the north in a classic style. A must see.

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This is a view of of the upstairs of the stilts house. Everything has been beautifully preserved. The quality of the craftsmanship is sublime.

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The guards in while are part of a special unit dedicated to protecting the Ho Chi Min Mausoleum