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Tags : Forts & Palaces
Timings : 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Time Required : 1 hour
Entry Fee : VND 25,000
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Presidential Palace of Hanoi is located in the Ba Dinh District of Hanoi at Hung Vuong St., and Hoang Van Thu St. Constructed in 1900, the Presidential Palace of Hanoi was originally intended to be Ho Chi Minh's official residence. At present, tourists are not allowed to enter the interiors of the building. It is mostly used for political gatherings.
Built in French architectural style, the palace is surrounded by lush green botanical gardens. The palace was built for the national hero, but he chose to stay in a traditional Vietnamese stilt house instead. Even though entry is barred into the palace, you can still appreciate the stunning architecture and the refreshing gardens that surround it. Presidential Palace in Hanoi is deeply rooted in the history of Vietnam. From the oppression of French colonisers to the triumph of victory, this building has seen it all.
It is a constant reminder of the dark colonial era of Vietnam and the drastic alterations it brought. The Ho Chi Minh Stilt House within the palace's compound speaks a lot about the simplicity of the Vietnamese people. Overall, the Presidential Palace Historical Site is a buzzing ground for sightseeing tourists and history enthusiasts.