Tomb of Tu Duc is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest, 8km from Hue city-centre. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867. On an area of about 12ha wide, nearly 50 constructions were built on terraces of various levels (about 10m difference). All constructions include the word Khiem (Modesty) in their names.

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Overlooking Luu Khiem Lake

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Emperor Tự Đức (22 September 1829 – 17 July 1883) was the fourth emperor of the Nguyễn Dynasty of Vietnam and reigned from 1847–1883.

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The tomb is divided into two main parts:

The temple area:

Entering Vu Khiem entrance, there is Luu Khiem Lake. On the lake are Xung Khiem Pavilion and Du Khiem Pavilion where the Emperor used to come to admire flowers, compose poems, read books, etc. Then, three Thanh stone steps to Khiem Cung Gate lead to Hoa Khiem Palace, which used to be the Emperors working place, and is now the altar devoted to the Emperor and the Queen. On both sides are Phap Khiem House and Le Khiem House for the military and civil mandarins.

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Xung Khiem Pavilion, where the Emperor used to come to admire flowers, compose poems, read books, etc.

Behind Hoa Khiem Palace is Luong Khiem Palace, which was also the Emperors resting place, and was later used to worship Mrs. Tu Du (Tu Ducs Mother). On the right of Luong Khiem Palace stand On Khiem Palace, where the royal utensils are kept. On the left of Luong Khiem Palace is Minh Khiem Theatre. Then, comes Chi Khiem, the altar to worship the Emperors wives, Tri Khiem Palace and Y Khiem Palace were the accommodations of the Emperors concubines.

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Hoa Khiem Palace. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867.

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Four-legged Vessel

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Dragon on Clouds

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Inside Hoa Khiem Palace

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Behind Hoa Khiem Palace is Luong Khiem Palace, which was also the Emperor's resting place.

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On the right stands On Khiem Palace, where the royal utensils are kept. On the left of Luong Khiem Palace is Minh Khiem theatre.

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The tomb area:

On the left of the temple is the necropolis itself slopping upward with the Honour Courtyard, the Stele Pavilion, and the sepulture. Right behind Bai Dinh (Honour Courtyard), with two rows of magnificent military and civil mandarins, is Bi Dinh (Stele Pavilion) with the biggest stone stele in Vietnam. It is inscribed with Khiem Cung narrative, composed by the Emperor himself, writing about his life and imperial cause as well as his misadventures and diseases, etc. On the hill, opposite the semi-circular Tieu Khiem Tri Lake is the Buu Thanh brick wall, in the middle is a stone house, where the Emperor was buried.

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On the left of the temple area is the tomb area. After temple area, we were heading to the tomb area.

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The necropolis itself is slopping upward with the Honour Courtyard.

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Candle Column

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Right behind Bai Dinh (Honour Courtyard) is Bi Dinh (Stele Pavilion).

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Bi Dinh (Stele Pavilion) holds the biggest stone stele in Vietnam. It is inscribed with Khiem Cung narrative, composed by the Emperor himself, writing about his life and imperial cause as well as his misadventures and diseases, etc.

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On the hill, opposite the semi-circular Tieu Khiem Tri lake, is the Buu Thanh brick wall, in the middle is a stone house, where the Emperor was buried.

In my opinion, Tu Duc's Tomb is the most beautiful of royal architecture. My impression when i came here with the beautiful and romantic landscape, many trees and lake, ancient architecture, very solemn. :)

I vote for Tu Duc Tomb of Vietnam with the highest score. :)

Approaching Empress Le Thien Anh's Tomb

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Chap Khiem Temple, adjacent to Emperor Kien Phuc's tomb.

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Tu Duc's tomb-the World Culture Heritage- is not only one of the most beautiful works of the Nguyen Dynasty, but it is also romantic scenery of mounts and lakes.

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WOW , IMPRESSIVE 10/10 :)

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In Bai Dinh (Honour Courtyard) stand two rows of magnificent military and civil mandarins.

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Downstream from the bridge, the canal opens into a wide pond that runs into the lake.

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Panorama.

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Tu Duc tomb, 8/2011

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wow ! very impressive ! i love Hue,Viet Nam !

Happy family.

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In Tuduc Tomb

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