Ho Chi Minh Complex Hanoi

HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM

Location

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is placed in the central of Hanoi, on a big and wide Hung Vuong street – which is very convinience for people and tourists to come and visit. And it takes you about 5 minutes to walk from Hanoi Aria Central Hotel to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is built on Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh President in 2/9/1945, he read the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam and born The first state of Vietnam. Because of that meaning, The state of Vietnam decided to choose Ba Dinh Square to build Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Achitecture

The materials that constitute the building, from exterior granite to interior wood, were contributed by people from all over the country. Even the garden that surrounded the Mausoleum has a collection of plants and bonsais donated from all regions in Vietnam. This shows the Vietnamese’s wish to forever keep their dear father/grandfather company. In fact, the construction of the Mausoleum was against Ho Chi Minh’s will. As he passed away, he wished to be cremated and his cremation to be scattered all over the country, so that land can be saved for agricultural production.

Travel

It’s easy to travel to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. From city centre of Hanoi  to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are 1,5 km and It take you 15 minutes to walk there.

Otherwise you can go by motorbike or by taxi.

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Regulations

There are some mausoleum rules that you must follow:

1. Dress code

These kind of clothes are not permitted when you visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum:

– Short skirts, Mini skirts (the perfect length of your skirt or dress are above your knees).

– Sleeveless shirts and tops.

– Spaghetti string tops.

2. Entering the mausoleum

– No taking pictures or taking videos;

– Wearing polites clothes;

– Keep quiet while you’re visiting the mausoleum;

– Please waiting in line;

– You can’t bring food or drink into the mausoleum;

– Do not bring any dangerous thing such as: knife,… into the mausoleum.

Tips when you visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

– You should bring an umbrella;

– When you entering the line to go inside the mausoleum, choose the left side. This line is the closest to see Ho Chi Minh presedent’s body.

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Hanoi city is the capital of Vietnam. Located in the central area of the Red River Delta,Hanoi is the center of culture, economy, education, politics of Vietnam. Join Ha Noi City Tour Itinerary One Day for visit famous destination in Hanoi.
Ho Chi minh complex including Ho Chi Minh mausolem where keep his body from 1975 unitl now, The Presidential Palace was build in 1900 and completed in 1906 This building was designed by a German architect for a French Indochina Governor, Ho Chi Minh worked here from 1954 until 1969, The house No.54 where he lived 1954-1958 ,Ho Chi Minh house on stilts he lived 1958 – 1969, The One pillar pagoda The pagoda was built in 1049, under the reign of Ly Thai Tong. But at that time, it was a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. The whole group was officially called Diên Hựu (long lasting happiness) pagoda and Liên Hoa (lotus) tower, but the tower has traditionally been called the One-pillar pagoda.
Temple of literture Built as a temple to Confucius in 1070, the Temple of Literature was centered more on academia than religion. A place of study for the wealthy, The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first national university, and many monuments still remain on the grounds dedicated to the scholars who graduated here.
Tran Quoc pagoda, located on the East side of West Lake, is regarded as one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi with more than 1,500 years bringing tourists back to 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 – 548). Tran Quoc Pagoda is the Buddhist center with the architecture combining between the solemn and magnificent landscape on the peaceful ambiance of West Lake.
Ethnology museum As Vietnam is a multi-ethnics nation composed of 54 ethnic groups, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology plays an important role in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of various ethnic groups.
Hoan Kiem lake Located in the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake is where people gather in Hanoi to rest, eat lunch, play. Ngoc Son Temple, an 18th century Buddhist temple, sits on a tiny island in the lake reachable via the bright red bridge connecting the island to the northern shore of the lake.
Bat Trang Ceramics Village is a 14th century porcelain and pottery village near Hanoi, housing local artisans who combine both traditional and modern techniques to create beautiful porcelain artworks. Not only are you able to purchase some of the finest handmade ceramic products in Vietnam, you can also see them made right before your eyes during your visit.
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