Hue Tu Duc Imperial Mausoleum
introduce
The Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc is one of the most beautiful buildings in the Nguyen Dynasty. Construction began in 1864 and took 22 years to complete. It is one of the remains of the Hue Monuments Group that was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1993.
Featured attractions
The Mausoleum of King Tu Duc has exquisite architecture and charming scenery. It is one of the most beautiful tombs of King Nguyen. Many buildings in the imperial mausoleum have the word Qian in their names. Minh Chien Tang is the oldest of the four theaters built during the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a place where the king used to watch and sing. It has high architectural value and decorative patterns.
There is a pavilion-like resting place beside the lake. It is said that the emperor occasionally rowed leisurely, and when he was tired, he would read, rest, and write poems here. The hinterland of this imperial mausoleum is as wide as a park and quite quiet, making it perfect for a leisurely walk.
The three bridges across the lake bring people to the mountains covered with pine trees and the green islands with fragrant flowers and plants, as if they have brought people into the fantasy world of daily life. This was the land where flowers were grown and animals were raised as a pastime for the king when he grew tired of the work of the court. Emperor Sude often came to admire flowers, compose poems and read books. The Imperial Mausoleum of Sude is composed of two main parts: the shrine and the mausoleum, which are arranged parallel to each other. Here, visitors will see the beautiful architectural works inside the mausoleum.
Panoramic view of Imperial Tomb of Sude as a large park. There are streams flowing here all year round, the pines are singing, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. Human creativity and natural landscape complement each other to create a poetic beauty. The mausoleum is located about 8 kilometers south of the city center, so you can get there by bike, taxi or motorcycle.
relevant information
Adult: VND 150,000/person
Students (7-12 years old): VND 30,000/person
Seniors over 60 years old: VND 75,000/person
