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Ho Chi Minh's Residence (Nha Bac Ho)

1 Bach Thao | Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
84 08044529
Ranked #9 of 78 attractions in Hanoi
4.0 of 5 stars 226 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Ho Chi Minh opted to live in this modest wooden house rather than the opulent Presidential Palace.
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Hue
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Following our visit to see the mummified body of Ho Chi Min we wandered across to see his residence. We were again accompanied by our guide, Mr Cahn Anh, who happily answered our questions and shared his great knowledge with us. Importantly we were no with a big group, just the three of us. The grounds themselves are beautifully maintained... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

It's interesting learning about Ho Chi Minh. His residence is very practical and not at all extravagant. It is very tasteful and reflects his strength as a leader.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

A simple cottage but you have to be patient in the long queue that snakes through the grounds and is continually moving so you can't linger to get a really good look.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I found the location and the layout of the grounds interesting. The facsimile of his original house was lovely through I suspect it was a romanticised version. I wouldn't miss not seeing it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Amazing site and very we organised. You get to see the body of Ho Chi Minh, guarded and all very dignified. Then you can walk round his old residence, see his cars, view the one-leg pagoda - all very well organised, well worth a morning there!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It was a mistake of timing to go there in Sunday’s morning. Under the hot sunlight, we stood with huge number of people in line from the gate. It is a long path to go through main spots. After the mausoleum, we passed by HCM’s house. The house and surroundings delivers the picture of a humble leader with refined hobbies.... More

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Hanoi
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

all we know that this should be the last house made from wood. All other people should not use wood anymore. All are equal but one is more equal. What a lifestyle

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Interesting to see where Bac Ho lived. Pretty gardens and interesting relics.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Very interesting to see where Uncle Ho lived and worked, right next door to his Mausoleum.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

we found this to be fairly ordinary and we'd recommend it only if you have time to spare - otherwise work your way acros the site to the huge museum dedicated to Viet Nam and primarily to Ho Chi Minh - this is much more interesting.

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