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Quảng trường Ba Đình
Attraction
4.6 (5076 reviews)
Grand plaza where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France & where his body now lies.
Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 11812, Vietnam
Did You Know?
National Days
Ba Đình Square is famously where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam on September 2, 1945, and also where the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was founded on July 2, 1976.
People Capacity
The immense size of Ba Đình Square allows it to accommodate up to 25,000 people, making it a crucial venue for national ceremonies and parades.
Final Resting Place
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the embalmed body of President Ho Chi Minh lies, is the central and most revered structure within Ba Đình Square.
Architectural Harmony
The design of Ba Đình Square and its surrounding buildings, including the Mausoleum and Presidential Palace, reflects a blend of traditional Vietnamese and Soviet architectural styles, symbolizing national pride and socialist ideology.
Highlights from Reviews
• historical significance
The square is deeply important, being the site where Ho Chi Minh declared independence and housing several key government buildings.
• spacious and grand
As the largest square in Vietnam, it provides a rare sense of openness and solemnity, contrasting with Hanoi's bustling streets.
• flag ceremonies
The daily flag raising at dawn and lowering at 9 PM are described as moving and impressive ceremonies performed by soldiers.
• well-maintained environment
Visitors consistently note the square's cleanliness, neatness, and well-kept lawns and gardens, making it pleasant for walks.
• cultural hub
It serves as Vietnam's political and spiritual center, attracting locals for evening strolls and exercise, offering a glimpse into local life.
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