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If Hanoi is the heart of Vietnam, then Ba Dinh Square is undoubtedly the heart of Hanoi. This place, known as the "Tiananmen Square" of Vietnam, carries rich history and emotions.
🌟 Highlight 1: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
On the east side of Ba Dinh Square, the mausoleum of Chairman Ho Chi Minh stands quietly. The mausoleum is engraved with Ho Chi Minh's famous saying: "Nothing is more valuable than independence and freedom." This sentence is not only a summary of Vietnam's history, but also an expectation for the future.
🌟 Highlight 2: One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi's most unique temple, the One Pillar Pagoda, is supported by only one pillar and enshrines the Goddess of Childbirth. This temple attracts countless Tourists with its unique architectural style and profound cultural connotations.
🌟 Highlight 3: Attractions around Ba Dinh Square
There are also attractions worth seeing near Ba Dinh Square, such as the Vietnam Military Museum and Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Hanoi Palace). Tanks and fighter planes are displayed outside the Military Museum, and the center displays the wreckage of a US bomber shot down by a Vietnamese female soldier with a cannon, symbolizing the bravery and strength of the Vietnamese people.
📌 Practical information:
Tickets: Free
Opening hours: See the picture above
Dressing tips: Long pants are required, short skirts and shorts are not allowed to enter the square
Visiting time: One or two hours to complete
Ba Dinh Square is not only a witness to Vietnamese history, but also an important place for cultural experience. Whether you are a history lover or a photography enthusiast, this is a destination not to be missed.