Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Hanoi Opera House

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
The resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the legendary leader of Vietnam, is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This granite museum was built from 1973 and 1975 with the stern cubicle look, absolutely contrasting to the characteristic of the man called ‘Uncle Ho’ and to the traditional architectural style. It is erected upon the foundations of the old rostrum on the Ba Dinh Square where President Ho Chi Minh usually held the national meetings in the past. Inside lies the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, wearing faded khaki clothes and plain rubber shoes. The body is placed in the glass sarcophagus that allowed people to visit all year round, except a three-month period from September to December in which the body will be sent for maintenance in Russia. Restrictions must be strictly followed, such as no photo taking, no belongings inside the building and polite attire. No admission fee.

Hanoi Opera House
hanoi opera house
The Hanoi Opera House was built in 1901 and took 10 years to complete. Designed in French style, the clean white and yellow opera house can accommodate up to 900 audiences. The building is well maintained and hosts various international shows. It is located at the junction of Trang Tien and Hang Khay Street where locals gathered together in support of the Revolution in the 1940s. The Hanoi Hilton Opera Hotel is just across the street from the opera house.

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