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2 Hùng Vương
Hanoi ·
2 Hùng Vương
Hanoi ·
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"Though the venerable Vietnamese leader asked to be cremated, Ho Chi Minh's remains now reside embalmed inside this imposing, pillared, gray-granite memorial. His resting place is hugely popular, drawing Vietnamese in droves as they pay their respects to the most important figure of contemporary Vietnam . The mausoleum only opens in the mornings, and visitors must abide by a number of rules (these include no hats, no shorts, and no photos inside). Yes, it's a chance to see the actual remains of a hugely influential leader, but the experience of queuing up for entry is also a way of mingling with ordinary Vietnamese."
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Embalmed remains of influential leader draw crowds
2 Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hồi, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 10020, Vietnam Get directions
