Hello friends.
How are you today?
Today, Hang wants to take you to a new place in Hue that I forgot to mention. A mausoleum of a king that is known by many for its cultural values. King Khai Dinh, and Khai Dinh Tomb.
King Khai Dinh was the late king of the Nguyen dynasty, he was famous for his playfulness, but when he died, his mausoleum was a masterpiece for the next generation. With the combination of art of Asia and Europe, combining the characteristics of the Vietnamese court as well as the Buddhist background of India, combined with the lavishness of European architectural designs. You know, not contrary to the bleak color scheme of the outside.
Outside, you will see that this mausoleum looks very ordinary, only a few dragons, but if you are meticulous and knowledgeable about art and architecture, you will see the value from those pillars.
Khai Dinh Tomb is not too large, the space is not as large as other tombs, but here, King Khai Dinh, focuses on the interior, when you step inside you will surely be surprised by the spaciousness, splendid and you will know more about another unique art that only artisans in Hue know. That is the art of mosaic. The stones were placed by King Khai Dinh in Europe and then inlaid on the wall by artisans. into symbols of Vietnam. And in addition to the special architecture, Khai Dinh Tomb also has a painting of 9 dragons on the ceiling. A special feature that other mausoleums do not have is the burial of King Khai Dinh's body. This is the only mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty kings who buried their bodies right at their tombs.
Khai Dinh Tomb is considered a masterpiece that the previous generation left behind.with innovative structure and unique and delicate architecture. And also because of the history and architecture here, Khai Dinh Tomb was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 1993. Khai Dinh Tomb was designed quite a lot of time, by King Khai Dinh. sent people to France, Japan, China to buy materials to build this work. It must be said that this is a mausoleum with the best architecture in Vietnam
Nghi Mon Gate is decorated with exquisite and unique dragon clouds
Bi Dinh of Khai Dinh Tomb is octagonal
Icon Pillar - symbolizes two candles to illuminate the soul of King Khai Dinh after his death
Stone statues like real people at Khai Dinh Tomb
The highest in the mausoleum complex is Thien Dinh Palace - a harmonious combination of East and West culture
Khai Dinh Tomb is a brilliant achievement of Vietnam's ancient architecture. A very meaningful trip for me and my friends.
If you have the opportunity to travel in Hue, do not miss this place
