What to see at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi?

Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi is home to several key attractions worth seeing in one visit. It is an ideal place to learn about the history and political life of Vietnam. Here are the main sites you will find there:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  

  The main object of the square. Entrance is free, but strict rules apply inside: no talking, no photography, no bags (they must be left in the cloakroom), and appropriate clothing is required. Visits are only possible in the morning (from 07:00 to 11:00, last entry at 10:30). More about the mausoleum.

• Ho Chi Minh Museum

  

  One of the largest museums in Vietnam, housed in a building resembling a lotus flower. Entrance fee is 40,000 dong. The exhibition is modern with installations, but most information is only in Vietnamese. It is open with a lunch break. More about the museum.

• One Pillar Pagoda

  

  The oldest and most important pagoda in Hanoi, built in 1049. Entrance is free, but to approach it, you must go through the general security check on the square. The visit takes no more than 10 minutes. More about the pagoda.

• Presidential Palace (Ho Chi Minh's Vestige Area)

  Part of the palace complex where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. You can stroll through the beautiful well-kept grounds with a garden, see the stilt house and the president's cars. Entrance fee is 40,000 dong. It is open with a lunch break.

• National Monument

  A monument to fallen heroes, located opposite the mausoleum. An important place for Vietnamese people; tourists can view it during a walk. Entrance is free. It is best approached from Hoang Dieu Street.

When planning your route, consider the opening hours of each site (many have lunch breaks) and the strict security rules at the entrance to the square itself. We have detailed each place in our guide: Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi: how to visit, opening hours and cost.

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