Ho Chi Minh took over the Presidential Palace in 1954, but, he found it all to be a little too ostentatious and moved into the more humble dwelling of the palace's former electrician; where he lived for four years. Then, in 1958 he moved into this uncomplicated but elegant wooden house on stilts, which he used as his residence and office until his death in 1969. There's a sparse study with some books, a typewriter, a few newspapers, and an electric fan are on display. This adjoins his bedroom, which is equally frugal in appearance. The gardens around the house are very well looked after, with willows, mango trees and aromatic frangipani. There are ponds stocked with carp and lined with cypress trees.
Hanoi was heavily targeted by American bombers during the war, but this relatively unprotected hideout remained unharmed. There was, however, a bomb shelter built nearby - known as House No. 67. The story goes that Uncle Ho wouldn't live in the shelter and preferred to use it only occasionally to meet with his Politburo, and sleep in his stilt house.
After you see Ho's residence, walk through the jasmine-scented compound area via a pebbled trail just south of the mausoleum and experience the beautifully tranquil atmosphere.
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