Pay your respects to the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary leader.

For over a thousand years, from Chinese and French colonialism to the war with America, this citadel has been key to the country's political and military history.

An insight into Vietnam's recent history and the life of "Uncle Ho"

You can browse the exhibits at Vietnam Military History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Hanoi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Learn about the local history of Hanoi when you spend time at Ba Dinh Square. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Tanks, planes, helicopters and torpedo launchers – come and clamber over salvaged military wreckage and learn about Vietnam's past from its own point of view.