Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi

Very much worth going with a guide who can walk you around and explain everything and the history ( one sided as it may be ). They put dress codes on people so watch out and if you look like a western tourist you are scrutinised heavily. You get a feel for different architectural styles from the yellow French buildings to the grey and very communist mausoleum structure built by the Russians. Our party chose not to see the dead body but I understand it can be very interesting. It certainly is a very interesting and effective price of propaganda and well worth a visit !

Crazy snaking queue to even enter during my visit there on 20Aug. Walked on the outskirts of the place then saw the queue was insanely long. Probably around 2km. Don’t wanna waste time to queue for so long.

It is impressive and you get a feeling about how much this outstanding leader did for Vietnam. Absolutely worth to go there!

After many times of visiting Hà Nội, I was finally able to visit the inside to see Ho Chi Minh himself. It is a very important place for the Vietnamese people who come to pay their respects to such a distinguished leader. Dress respectively and don’t bring any bags as these will not be allowed in. On days when visitation is allowed, the Mausoleum will be open 07:30-10:30, with queuing starting before this. Check in advance if it will be open to avoid disappointment. After visiting the Mausoleum, you should visit the Uncle Ho Stilt House and the various other sites in the square.

finally found HO CHI MINH in the glass cabinet. It's so happy and proud to be a Vietnamese.Visiting the houses and workplaces of Ho Chi Minh in the past