Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Built between 1973 and 1975 with Soviet assistance, it houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. A 21-meter tall grey building on Ba Dinh Square where Vietnam's independence was declared in 1945.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Dec 27, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Free, modest dress required, no photography inside

Best Time to Visit

Arrive by 7:30 AM to avoid long queues. Closed Monday, Friday, and from September to early December for maintenance.

Crowd Level

High — many people

Official Website

How to Get There

Bus 09 from Hoan Kiem. Walk from Old Quarter (30 min). Near One Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Not available

Staff assistance

Available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Cloakroom

Information

Working Hours

Period: Nov 1 — Mar 31

Tuesday08:00 — 11:00

Wednesday08:00 — 11:00

Thursday08:00 — 11:00

Saturday08:00 — 11:00

Sunday08:00 — 11:00

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Strict dress code: long pants, covered shoulders, no hats inside. No photos inside. No talking. Lines can be 1-2 hours - arrive early. Closed Mon-Fri afternoons and Oct-Nov for maintenance.

Bus 09 from Hoan Kiem. Walk from Old Quarter (30 min). Near One Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace.

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