[2025 Hanoi Attraction] Travel Guide for Presidential Palace (Updated Feb)

This was our travel itinerary in and around Hanoi. if you have questions, please comment! 1️⃣ 🛌 Pan Pacific Hanoi - West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda - Presidential Palace - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Swimming 2️⃣ 🛌 Pan Pacific Hanoi - Long Bien Railway Station - Long Bien Bridge - Dong Xuan Market - Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Quan Thanh Temple - Swimming 3️⃣ 🛌 Authentic Hanoi Boutique Hotel - Don Kinh Nghia Thuc Square - St. Joseph Cathedral - Trang Tien Plaza - Hoan Kiem Lake / Ngoc Son Temple 4️⃣ 🛌 Authentic Hanoi Boutique Hotel - 🏞️ day trip Halong Bay 07:30-21:30 5️⃣ 🛌 Sunline Hotel - Bao Tang Lich Su Quoc Gia (History Museum) - Nha Hat Lon Ha Noi (Hanoi Opera House) - Thang Long Water Puppet Show - City bus tour 6️⃣ 🛌 Sunline Hotel - 🏞️ day trip Ninh Binh (07:00-19:30) - Don Kinh Nghia Thuc Square - Hanoi Night Market (weekend) 7️⃣ 🛌 Sunline Hotel - Hanoi Train Street - Street murals - Old Quarter / Ta Hien Street 8️⃣ - Hoan Kiem Lake - Trang Tien Plaza - Vietnamese Women's Museum

The Presidential Palace in Hanoi is a fascinating place to visit. Originally built by the French in the early 1900s as the seat of their Colonial governor general, the palace was eventually used by Ho Chi Minh. Several historical articles are on display including in the former leader’s study. Budget a few hours for this part of Hanoi. #mynovgetaway#awesomepic#couplestrip

The current presidential office is the seat of the president of Vietnam. The presidential building is a French-style 4-storey building. The main entrance of the building is centred on the Vietnamese national emblem. It is the place where the Vietnamese president attends meetings and receives guests. Most of Vietnam’s important foreign affairs activities are held here.  The wide square in front of the presidency has hosted leaders from many countries including China and the United States. There are precious mahogany and huanghuali around the presidium. House No. 54 is the house where President Ho Chi Minh has lived and worked since 1954.  President Ho Chi Minh felt that the presidency was too extravagant and spent most of the time in the cabin next to it. Many water pine trees grow along the shores of Hubobo fish pond. Ticket price: Free, only the main building of the Chairman House can be seen, and the former residence of Ho Chi Minh can be visited.  Opening hours: Open all day, including Ho Chi Minh's former residence in the winter 08:00-11:00, 13:30-16:00; summer 07:30-11:00, 13:30-16:00; Monday, Friday afternoon Pavilion is closed.

#vietnamtrip The Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, also known as the Presidential Palace of Vietnam or the Presidential Palace of Hanoi, is a historic building located in the heart of the capital city. It is an official residence and workplace of the President of Vietnam. The Presidential Palace is an iconic landmark and an important symbol of Vietnam's political history and heritage. The Presidential Palace is situated within the larger grounds of the Presidential Palace Complex, which also includes the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The building's architecture is influenced by French colonial design. Address: 2 Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 118708, Vietnam Opening Hours: 7am - 4pm (weekday only)