Experience of visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the eternal resting place of Uncle Ho. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to visit the capital Hanoi, do not forget to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
1. Introduction to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Uncle Ho Mausoleum, is the place where the body of President Ho Chi Minh is kept. The mausoleum was officially started on September 2, 1973, at the old stage in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh used to preside over important meetings. The mausoleum was inaugurated on August 29, 1975.
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is designed with 3 layers with a height of 21.6 m, a width of 41.2 m; the lower layer is shaped like a three-step staircase, the middle layer is the central structure of the mausoleum including the body room and corridors, stairs. The exterior of the mausoleum is covered with gray granite, the interior is made of polished gray and red stone. Around the four sides are rows of square granite columns, the top layer is a three-tiered mausoleum roof. On the main facade is the inscription: “PRESIDENT HO-CHI-MINH” in ripe plum-colored pink stone. Surrounding the mausoleum are gardens where more than 250 species of plants are grown from all over Vietnam.
The grounds of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are planted with many green trees and large lawns. The atmosphere here is always very quiet, a place that any Vietnamese citizen who comes here wants to have the opportunity to set foot once, to show their respect and love for the great leader of the Vietnamese people.
2. Opening hours of Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum
Refer to the entrance fee of Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum:
– For Vietnamese citizens: Free ticket
– For foreigners: 25,000 VND/ticket
Opening hours of Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum:
| Days of the week | Hot
(date 01/04 – 31/10) |
Winter
(date 01/11 – 31/03) |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 7h30 – 10h30 | 8h00 – 11h00 |
| Monday, Friday | No visitors allowed to the mausoleum | No visitors allowed to the mausoleum |
| Saturday, Sunday, holidays | 7h30 – 11h00 | 8h00 – 11h30 |
In addition, there are a few notes about the time to visit Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum as follows:
– On special occasions such as the first day of Lunar New Year, Uncle Ho’s birthday (May 19), National Day (September 2) falling on a Monday or Friday, the Mausoleum visit will still be held.
– Every year, Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum will be closed and stop receiving visitors for about 2 months for maintenance. In 2023, the Mausoleum will be closed from June 12, 2023 to August 14, 2023.
3. Instructions on how to get to President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum is located at the historic Ba Dinh Square. To visit the Mausoleum, you can choose one of the following ways to get there:
– Personal vehicle (bicycle, motorbike, car): If you drive your own vehicle, you will park it at the parking lot on Ong Ich Khiem Street or Ngoc Ha Street. Then walk to visit the mausoleum.
– Bus: Bus routes 09, 22, 33, 45, 50 will stop at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Or you can also choose to experience the Hanoi City Tour double-decker bus, visit the capital and go to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
– Taxi: For convenient travel, without wasting time parking, taxi is an ideal means of transport. You can choose popular taxi companies such as Vinasun, Xanh SM, G7 or book a taxi through technology-based ride-hailing apps Grab, Gojek, Be…
4. Memorable experiences at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
4.1 Procedures before visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
When visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, you will be informed by the officers and soldiers present on the spot about the rules that need to be respected during the visit. At the same time, you must also complete all procedures such as depositing personal belongings, leaving recording devices, taking photos, turning off your phone to go through the security gate, etc.
After completing these steps, the tour groups will be asked to line up at Ba Dinh Square and wait for their turn to visit. The tour groups move in a line under the guidance of the authorities, stay silent and do not film or take photos.
4.2 Admire the majestic flag raising and lowering ceremony at Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum
In front of Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum is Ba Dinh Square. Here the flag raising ceremony will take place at 06:00 and the flag lowering ceremony will take place at 21:00. Therefore, you can come to the mausoleum at these times to admire the solemn ceremony performed by the flag bearers and the red flag bearers, and watch the red flag with the yellow star flutter in the sky when the heroic national anthem is played. Is that a merit? Vietnamese people, this moment will surely make you extremely excited and proud.
4.3 Check-in the area outside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
If you like taking virtual photos, the area outside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be very convenient. The space is wide, airy, and has many trees. You can admire the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from afar, record travel memories to always remember the visit to the mausoleum and pay respect to Uncle Ho.
At the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, in addition to the central area where the body of President Ho Chi Minh is kept, there are other important structures worth visiting such as the Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s Pond, Uncle Ho’s House. The Lake Area. . and the Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda. Depending on the area, there are different regulations regarding photography. Therefore, you should carefully observe the signs so as not to violate the regulations of the Mausoleum.
5. Things to note when visiting President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
During the visit, you must maintain a serious attitude, do not laugh or joke out loud. Children under 3 years old are not allowed to visit the mausoleum, even if they are accompanied by a relative.
Before visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visitors need to check in their luggage and go through a security check. You are only allowed to bring a wallet or small purse containing cash, precious metals, a phone, and a small camera. Cameras and professional cameras must be refunded.
– When queuing to enter the mausoleum, you must respect the rules, maintain order, line up in a row and not jostle or push others.
– When arriving at the mausoleum, if you are wearing a hat, you must take it off and hold it in your right hand, with the hat facing out.
– During the visit, you must not touch the walls, touch objects, put your hands in your pockets, and smoke. cigarettes.
– President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum is absolutely prohibited from filming or taking photos. Therefore, if you do not comply, deliberately take photos, film, post images of the mausoleum on social networks or media, you will be punished according to regulations.
When visiting Uncle Ho’s mausoleum, you should choose neat and clean clothes. Clean, polite, pants past the knee, not revealing nor offensive. Although Uncle Ho’s mausoleum does not have clear regulations on clothing, when entering the mausoleum, you should keep your appearance clean and modest, that is also a way to show your heart and love for Uncle Ho and the greatness of our nation. . .
6. Places to visit near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
When visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, you can combine visiting some nearby places such as:
– Thang Long Imperial Citadel, about 1.1km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– Hanoi Botanical Garden, about 1.1km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– Vietnam Military History Museum, about 1.6km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– Hoa Lo Prison, about 2.3km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The above is the information you need to know to have a smooth visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Acnos Hotel wishes you a memorable experience.