The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is prominently situated in Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, at 2 Hùng Vương Street in the Ba Đình District, marking the very spot where President Ho Chi Minh first declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945. This imposing granite structure—modeled after Lenin's Mausoleum but infused with Vietnamese architectural elements—houses the embalmed body of “Uncle Ho” in a glass sarcophagus guarded by a solemn military honor guard. Visitors can explore the sacred central hall during morning hours (typically 7:30–10:30 AM, closed on Mondays and Fridays, and during annual maintenance). They can then wander through the beautifully landscaped gardens, which feature nearly 250 plant species. The broader complex offers access (for a modest fee) to adjacent attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Museum, his historic stilt house, the Presidential Palace grounds, and the iconic flag-raising ceremonies in Ba Đình Square—each providing a profound glimpse into Vietnam’s revolutionary history and the life of its most revered leader.