Khai Dinh Tomb: The Timeless Beauty Of Mausoleum Architecture

When coming to the dreamy land of Hue, don't miss Khai Dinh Hue Tomb - a prominent check-in spot with sophisticatedly designed architecture and artistic beauty. Hãy nghe Trần Thuỳ Thanh Xuân (Đồng Nai) một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

Khai Dinh Tomb Hue, the last architectural work of the Nguyen Dynasty, is one of the most beautiful and unique tombs in the mausoleum system in Hue, impressing with many different foreign architectural schools. This is an attractive destination for many tourists when traveling to Hue.

1. Introduction to Khai Dinh Tomb

Khai Dinh Tomb - one of the attractive tourist destinations in Hue that you cannot miss, also has another name, Ung Lang. This is one of the 7 most beautiful mausoleum systems in Hue, and is the tomb of the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty - Khai Dinh. Where is Khai Dinh Tomb Hue? Khai Dinh Tomb Hue is located in Thuy Bang Commune, Huong Thuy District, Thua Thien Hue Province, located on Chau Chu Mountain, about 10km from Hue City Center.

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2. Construction and architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb

2.1. The construction process of Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue began construction on September 4, 1920, and the construction process of this most beautiful tomb in Hue lasted 11 years. Although the tomb of King Khai Dinh in Hue is a small tomb (the area of ​​Khai Dinh Tomb is 117m × 48.5m), it took the longest time to complete, and cost the most effort and money. Khai Dinh Tomb is a sophisticated combination of Eastern and Western architecture and culture, designed elaborately, sophisticatedly, and splendidly.

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2.2. Architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue preserves many historical, cultural, and artistic values, and is a testament to the cultural exchange between Vietnam and Western countries that was prominent at one time. The overall structure of Khai Dinh Hue Tomb is a rectangular block, consisting of 127 steps, the first 37 steps are Tam Quan Gate, then Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh yard, above are two floors of yard, each floor is 13 steps apart, Thien Dinh Palace is located at the highest position. Khai Dinh Tomb has an architectural style that harmoniously blends Asian - European, classical and modern styles.

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In addition, this Nguyen Dynasty tomb is also located in a rich and diverse natural area, surrounded by mountains, hills, streams, creating a majestic natural landscape,... These things help Khai Dinh Tomb become the most unique tomb among the tombs in our country.

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3. What are the prominent sightseeing areas inside Khai Dinh Hue Tomb?

3.1. Tam Quan Gate

Tam Quan Gate stands out with its majestic and imposing architecture, which is the entrance to visit Khai Dinh Hue Tomb, you will need to climb the first 37 steps to get there. The pillars at the Tam Quan Gate area are built in the Hindu style, showing the unique cultural and architectural exchange between Vietnam and India.

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3.2. Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh yard

From Tam Quan Gate, you continue up 29 steps to reach Nghi Mon area and Bai Dinh yard, where you will be overwhelmed by the statues of courtiers and soldiers arranged in four symmetrical rows, the statues are all carved with extremely sophisticated motifs.

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3.3. Explore Thien Dinh Palace at Khai Dinh Tomb

After passing through the transitional floors (3rd and 4th floors) inside Khai Dinh Tomb Hue, you will reach Thien Dinh Palace, located on the 5th highest floor, where the body of King Khai Dinh is buried, and is also the most unique sightseeing area, showing the creativity, innovation and love of art of the Nguyen Dynasty King Khai Dinh.

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3.4. Experience the unique architecture at Khai Thanh Palace in Khai Dinh Tomb

Khai Thanh Palace is a part of Thien Dinh Palace, where the altar and the body of King Khai Dinh are placed, below the palace is the body of the king, above is the bronze statue of King Khai Dinh. The architecture in Khai Thanh Palace shows sophistication and sophistication. In the middle of Khai Thanh Palace is the main tomb, with a 1-ton Bao Tan made of reinforced concrete, but looking at it, it is extremely elegant and soft.

3.5. Admire the bronze statue of King Khai Dinh in the tomb

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue is considered a unique tomb, following a unique design style, inside there are two bronze statues of the king with a ratio of 1:1: (other tombs do not have a statue of the king in the tomb). The two statues inside Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue include one sitting on the throne in Khai Thanh Palace, one standing statue:

- The statue on the throne in Khai Thanh Palace was sculpted and cast by two French people in 1920, and a Hue artisan did the gilding.

- The standing statue was cast in Hue by a soldier from Quang Nam, originally placed in An Dinh Palace, until 1975 when it was moved to Thien Dinh Palace.

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Visiting Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue is a journey of learning about the history, art and culture of Vietnam. With its unique architecture, exquisite mosaic art and impressive historical elements, this tomb is one of the great destinations in the ancient capital of Hue.

Trần Thuỳ Thanh Xuân (Đồng Nai)