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From 7.30 – 07.45, the guide &amp; driver will pick you up at your hotel. Then you visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place.- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100q0700000028ixuBCED_Z_1000_0.jpg" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="666">Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. We then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West Lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam).&nbsp;<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/10071f000001h6zbt87C7_Z_1000_0.jpg" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="664">After lunch, you’ll proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu &amp; Sat.&nbsp;We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. You’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you pass Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son templeContinue on to Hoa Lo Prison, which was constructed by the French between 1886 and 1901, during the time that Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The prison was known as Maison Centrale by the French. Originally dubbed "A Hell on Earth," the prison is now more akin to a war museum for those interested in learning more about the Vietnamese people's conflict with France.After that, we will drop you back at the hotel to conclude our tour. Thank you for using our services!<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0106t120008ibntmgC733_Z_1000_0.jpg" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="786">