Tomb of King Tu Duc

Eight kilometers from Hue City located the Tomb of King Tu Duc, who had the longest reign in the Nguyen Dynasty and died in 1883. As an expert in Eastern philosophy, literature, and literature, in his lifetime, the emperor composed an abundance of works, such as verses and prose. King Tu Duc embedded a romantic vision into the creation of his tomb, which was designed and constructed more like a fairyland: a pure lake with a tiny island for hunting games, an elegant pavilion for retreat and inspiration, a palace area used to stay, etc. Yet the labor and money cost to build this tomb inflamed the rebellion of the workers, who attempted to overthrow the king with the help of his distant cousin.

The tomb is guarded by a 1500m wall and consists of a park, temples, palaces, theaters, and the tomb area - all reflect poetic elements that the king favored very much. Amenities for the living are unmatched at any other tomb in Vietnam, even the famous Royal Tomb of King Minh Mang and Tomb of Khai Dinh in Hue.

Ironically, despite the splendor of the site and the amount of time King Tu Ducs spent here, he was buried in another unknown location in Hue. The secret hasn't been unveiled today. If you are interested in this myth, contact us to take a trip and discover it!

Forbidden Purple City, Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Dong Ba Market are also on the list of tourist must-sees. Decide whether they fit your interests.