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Heck, you must be wondering why I'm asking you to join a hideously long queue to see a dead body, right? Well, I don't have a thing for taxidermy but a keen fascination for kooky things. Yup, having heard so much about Ho Chi Minh, I needed to see the strange decorum surrounding his preserved body. What's this about lining up and dressing up in "proper" attire to see a corpse stiffer than a Brit's upper lip? Also, what's with the snowy white military uniformed guards? Well, after I've seen the place, I understood it all. The decorum was a reflection of Vietnamese pride for someone who united their country against the most powerful force in the world and made them believe in themselves again. Uncle Ho deserved the honour. Take note of these annoying things when you're visiting: 1)Opening Times Winter 8:00-11:00, Summer 7:30-10:30 2)Check your camera at the entrance 3)No bare shoulders, mini-skirts or shorts allowed. Defy it and you'll be forced to buy the ghastly over-priced clothes at the entrance. 4)Uncle Ho pays a visit to Russia every two months of the year, usually in Nov and Dec. Leave a Comment Directions: Ba Dinh District
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| | | | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: A Surreal Experience-HCM Part II | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Uncle Ho looks very peaceful and serene, his eyes closed as if in deep slumber. The wispy white beards on his face are still and his body is white and pale, almost aglow, in the soft yellow lights. In the cool air-conditioned room, and surrounded by 4 Army Guards who stand motionless at all times, the room is hushed in enforced silence and the atmosphere is surreal. Footnote: In my group we had a few pharmacists who argued with us laymen that the "body" we saw could not be that of Uncle Ho. The explanation they gave is that the body lies totally uncovered (not even encased in a glass coffin), and under strong lamps, which would generate too much heat, it wouldn't take long for the body to decay. Well folks, your guess is as good as mine, but it was still a remarkable experience and a MUST SEE. The HCM mausoleum is only open for a few hours in the morning (not sure which days though). This is what when you get there in the afternoon, all the crowds and tour buses will be gone and the park and surrounding areas are quiet and peaceful, allowing Uncle Ho to get some well-deserved rest. Leave a Comment Directions: Ba Dinh District
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| | | | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Respect for Uncle Ho | Tip Rating: | | | | |
When the father of this great nation, Ho Chi Minh, died in 1969 his body was recovered from its burial place, cleaned up, embalmed and put on display in this granite mausoleum. The influence of socialist Russia (a country that supported Vietnam after the war) is very apparent here as the mausoleum was modelled after Lenin’s tomb. From what I read, Ho Chi Minh had been quoted as saying "Not only is cremation good from the point of view of hygiene, but it also saves farmland." I guess Uncle Ho's followers had a different view and decided not to save the farm! Inspite of the changing times and the economy becoming more commercialised and market-driven, it appears that the Vietnamese continue to hold HCM in high regard because apart from the gawking tourists lining up to view the body, there were just as many locals queueing to pay their respects. Certainly no visit to Hanoi is complete without a visit to the Uncle Ho's mausoleum. A MUST SEE! Leave a Comment Address: 1 Bach Thao, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, VietnamPhone: 8 234760Directions: Ba Dinh DistrictOther Contact: 8 236326
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| | | | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Let this be your first stop in Hanoi! | Tip Rating: | | | | |
During my visit in Hanoi, I have the opportunity to explore the city highlights such as the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. In the tradition of Lenin and Mao, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, also known as “Uncle Ho”, is a glass sarcophagus set deep inside the Mausoleum. A local guide told me that everyday, many Vietnamese and visitors would queue up to pay respect to Ho Chi Minh. It was a great pity that during my visit, the Mausoleum was closed as Ho Chi Minh’s embalmed body went to Russia for maintenance. However, rumours have it that his body is no longer sent to Russia but remained in Hanoi for secret maintenance. Other rumours also said that at times, only the wax body of him was used. Well, the rumours have not be certified, so it's up to you to believe it or not! *wink* Leave a Comment Address: Pho Ngoc Ha & Pho Doi CanDirections: The Mausoleum is located west of the Old Quarter. Admission is free.
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