The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum stands in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, at 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh. It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader regarded as the founding father of modern Vietnam. The monument is also known as the Ba Dinh Mausoleum, the name you may see on maps and signs.
What to expect
The building is a solemn granite structure, and the mood around it is quiet and formal. Visitors come to pay their respects, so this is a visit best approached with a calm and considerate manner. Dress and behaviour should reflect that sense of reverence, and conversation is generally kept low while you are near the mausoleum.
Around the square
The mausoleum sits within a wide open square, which gives it a sense of space and ceremony. Because it is in Ba Dinh, the district is a convenient starting point for exploring the historic heart of Hanoi, and many visitors combine the trip with other sights nearby.
If you plan to go, it helps to check current arrangements before you set out. The site can be reached by phone at +84 24 3845 5128. Allow time to take in the square and the monument at an unhurried pace.