In the history of Vietnam, there lived an iconic leader, one that the people of the country absolutely loved and was affectionately known as Uncle Ho. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the final resting place of the man named Ho Chi Minh. It is where his body has been preserved with although against his wishes. It is located in Ba Dinh in Hanoi and is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 and one weekends till 11:30. However, the body of Uncle Ho is sent to Russia for maintenance, the mausoleum, therefore, is closed from October. It's best to ask the front desk at your local hotel the likes of Pan Pacific Hanoi just to be sure.