Itinerary

Begin the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Here, you will hear about Ho Chi Minh or Uncle Ho – our great president who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. After dedicating his life to the liberation of his country from foreign rule, Uncle Ho passed away in 1969 and his body was preserved for posterity. The mausoleum is closed for a month and Uncle Ho is given a bit of a spruce up in every October.

Next, explore the legend of the one pillar pagoda built by an emperor to honour the goddess of mercy. This small pagoda is built over a pretty lotus pond and is rumoured to have healing powers. After that, discover the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the apex of regional political power for more than a millennium where research and excavation is still underway, and then study to the Temple of Literature – another 11th century relic, which was built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius.

Please note:

* Estimated pick-up time: 8.00AM – Estimated duration: 4hrs

* A long waiting time in line is required to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum especially in high season (March and April) and on rainy days. You can’t visit other places in the complex without visiting the Mausoleum.

* The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every afternoon as well as on Mondays and Fridays. During closure, the Ho Chi Minh Residence and other places in the complex can be visited as normal.

* From 15th June to 15th August 2018, the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum will be closed for the annual renovation. Presidential Palace and the Resident of the complex remain opened at normal schedule for your visit.