Bating Square is similar to Tian'anmen Square in China, but smaller in size. On the central axis of the square are the Great Hall, the National Flag and the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Hall. Bating Square is surrounded by the presidential palace of Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state organs. Flag raising ceremonies were also held in the square, while the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Hall and the changing of guards for the mausoleum were held.