Located in Hue City, Vietnam, this tomb is the resting place of Emperor Khai Dinh. This stunning structure is a combination of Eastern and Western architecture of the 20th century. Here’s everything you need to know about this monument.
How to get there
You can get to this location either by bus, train, motorbike, car or by boat. Travelling by boat is much longer than the rest. But the most straightforward method is to board a bus that makes a stop at the Khai Dinh bus station.
Exploring the Khai Dinh Tomb
King Khai Dinh’s excellent taste combined with the architectural elements from India and Rome is truly demonstrated by this stunning structure. Western supplies such as cement, slates and wrought iron were the main materials to build this tomb. After you visit this stunning location, you can head back to the city in an exclusive Vietnam train travel experience. Make sure to check out what Vietage offers in terms of the travel experience.
History
Khai Dinh was the last Imperial king of Vietnam, ruling from 1916 to 1925. He was one of the most despised rulers of the nation because of his relationship with France. September 4, 1920, was when the construction of the Khai Dinh tomb began. It took ten years to complete and it was Nguyen Dynasty’s most costly and labor-intensive construction.
Attractions
This tomb contains 127 stairs, of which 37 lead to the Tam Quan Gate. This design speaks volumes of the similarity and the fusion of Indian and Vietnamese architecture especially in terms of the Hindu-style pillars constructed at the time.
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