Hello everyone, it's Teng again. Today I will introduce to you the most unique mausoleum architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty - Khai Dinh Tomb
Khai Dinh Tomb Gate
Referring to Hue (Vietnam), we all know that this is a place with thousands of years of cultural and historical beauty. Many historical sites and famous architectural works still exist and are kept until now. The most prominent are the architectural works of the Nguyen Dynasty. In particular, Khai Dinh Tomb is one of the unique mausoleums with many high artistic values.
The emperor of Khai Dinh
King Khai Dinh (October 8, 1885 - November 6, 1925), he was the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnamese history. He had a total of 12 wives, but only one son named Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy, later Emperor Bao Dai (1913 - 1997).
Khai Dinh Tomb
Nghi Mon Gate
Khai Dinh Tomb was built when King Khai Dinh was still alive. After 5 years of construction, he passed away, the remaining 6 years the mausoleum was completed by his son (King Bao Dai). Total construction took 11 years.
The beauty of Khai Dinh Tomb architecture and the images of visitors
Khai Dinh Tomb has the beauty of both the West and the East. The mausoleum is located at Chau Chu mountain, Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district. Unlike other mausoleums, his mausoleum was built with a rather small area of 117 m x 48.5 m. Although the area is quite modest, the scenery and architecture inside will make you overwhelmed by its beauty.
Bi Dinh of Ung Lang, inside there is a stone stele with a height of 3.1m
Statues of soldiers and the view from above
The mausoleum is surrounded by the green of the forest
Architecture of Thien Dinh Palace
The beauty inside the tomb
Khai Dinh Tomb is the last architectural work of the Nguyen Dynasty. From the past until now, Khai Dinh Tomb still retains its majestic and magnificent beauty. Therefore, this is the place that attracts the most tourists. If you have the opportunity to come to Hue, please visit this place and admire the beauty of Khai Dinh Tomb!
*Note: The historical knowledge is all learned by me in books during my internship.