Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a great monument to the Vietnamese leader in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is located in the center of Ba Dinh square, where Ho read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Construction began on September 2, 1973 and the building was officially inaugurated on August 29, 1975. The mausoleum was inspired by Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow but incorporates Vietnamese architectural elements. South differences, like sloping roofs. The exterior is made of gray granite, while the inside is polished gray, black and red. The gate of the tomb has the words "Ho Chi Minhism" engraved on it, which means "President Ho Chi Minh".
In his will, Ho Chi Minh declared his desire to be cremated and his ashes scattered across the hills of northern, central and southern Vietnam. He said he preferred cremation because it would be "more hygienic than burial and would also save land for agricultural purposes". The mausoleum was built despite his wishes.
The structure is 21.6 meters high and 41.2 meters wide. Located next to the mausoleum are two podiums with seven steps to watch the parade. The square in front of the tomb is divided into 240 green squares separated by paths. Today, the mausoleum will salute the flag. Mausoleum is sometimes closed to restore and preserve body work, but is usually open daily from 9:00 am to noon to the public. Visitors, including foreign dignitaries, come and visit pay their respects at the mausoleum.
The rules regarding dress and behavior are strictly enforced by staff and guards. Legs must be covered (no shorts or short skirts). Visitors must be silent, and walk in two rows. Smoking, photography and video recording are also not permitted anywhere in the mausoleum. If we go from Binh Dinh to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum about 1100 km. We can travel by plane, car, bus and train. Uncle Ho's mausoleum is also a scenic spot.
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