Explore 3 Royal Tombs with Informative English-Speaking Driver

Emperor Minh Mang (1820 - 1841) He had been planning to build a tomb for himself as early as 1826. The Minh Mang Tomb is renowned for its architecture, which fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Like in other tombs of this period, the general elements of the tomb architecture are: outer-walls, triple gate (Tam Quan Gate), Salutation Court, Stele House, temples, lakes, pavilions, gardens and the tomb itself.

Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor: Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty.

The architecture of this tomb is the most criticized of all the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. The walls are densely decorated – almost comparable to Rokkoko style – with inlaid of elaborate glass and porcelain designs. The floor is covered with tile with decent flower design, the ceiling painted with nine dragons in fine fleeting clouds.