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- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Ba Dinh Square was where, in 1945, Ho Chi Minh read out the
Declaration of Independence and where independence is celebrated
each year. Dominating the west side is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
where the embalmed body of the 'father of the modern state',
'liberator of the Vietnamese people' and beloved public figure is
displayed. The body of Ho Chi Min is enclosed in a glass case, the
traditional way to honour famous communist leaders. Security is
tight, there is a strict dress code and it is imperative to
maintain a respectful demeanour while inside. Nearby is the Ho Chi
Minh Museum that commemorates his life, housing a collection of
military orders, correspondence, manifestos and photographs that
illustrates the crucial role he had in the country's history.
Information & Facts
Address
Hung Vuong and Le Hong Phong Streets, Ba Dinh
Square
Admission
Free, but a donation is expected
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Opening Times
Open from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8am
to 11pm. Closed on Mondays and Fridays. The mausoleum is closed for
two months of the year, usually October and November, when Ho Chi
Minh's body goes to Russia for maintenance
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.