{"id":16356,"date":"2022-05-19T22:33:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-destinations.com\/en\/destination\/lang-khai-dinh\/"},"modified":"2022-05-19T22:34:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:34:44","slug":"lang-khai-dinh","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-destinations.com\/en\/destination\/lang-khai-dinh\/","title":{"rendered":"Khai Dinh mausoleum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming to the dreamy land of Hue, don’t miss Khai Dinh Hue Tomb – a beautiful virtual living check-in point, featuring elaborately and sophisticatedly designed architecture with artistic beauty.<\/font><\/font><\/h2>\n
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\"LangTomb of Khai Dinh Hue is an attractive destination with unique architecture. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

Tomb of Khai Dinh Hue, the last architectural work of the Nguyen Dynasty, is one of the most beautiful and unique mausoleums in the mausoleum system in Hue, impressing with many different foreign architectural schools. <\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

1. Introduction to Khai Dinh Tomb <\/font><\/font><\/h2>\n

Khai Dinh Tomb – one of the  <\/font><\/font>attractive tourist attractions in Hue<\/font><\/font><\/strong>  that you cannot ignore, is also known as Ung Lang. <\/font>This place 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. <\/font>Where is Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue? <\/font>Tomb of King Khai Dinh 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.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangTomb of Khai Dinh Hue is an architectural work done very carefully and meticulously, attracting a large number of tourists to explore. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

In order for the schedule to visit Khai Dinh Tomb to be complete, many believers share the experience of choosing a resort right in the city center, convenient to move. <\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

The most recommended from travel followers is to book a room at  <\/font><\/font>Vinpearl Hotel Hue<\/font><\/font><\/strong> , the room types here are diverse in facilities, services, good service quality, especially, to move to Khai Dinh Hue mausoleum. It only takes about 20 minutes, and it is easy to move to many other famous attractions in Hue. <\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

2. Construction process and architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb <\/font><\/font><\/h2>\n

2.1. <\/font>The process of building Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue<\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue was started construction on September 4, 1920, the process of building this most beautiful mausoleum in Hue lasted for 11 years. <\/font>Although Khai Dinh’s tomb in Hue is a mausoleum with a small area (the area of \u200b\u200bKhai Dinh’s tomb is 117m \u00d7 48.5m), it takes a long time to complete, and takes the most effort and money. <\/font>Khai Dinh Tomb is a delicate combination of East and West architecture and culture, meticulously designed, sophisticated and splendid. <\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangThe architecture of Khai Dinh mausoleum shows the lavish taste of the king in his lifetime, a meticulous person who loved beauty. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

2.2. <\/font>Architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue<\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue preserves many historical, cultural and artistic values, which is a testament to the cultural interference of Vietnam with prominent Western countries for a while. <\/font>Overall, Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue is a rectangular floating block, consisting of 127 steps, through the first 37 steps is Tam Quan gate, next is Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh courtyard, on the top are two floors of courtyards, each floor separated from the ground floor. 13 steps apart, Thien Dinh Palace is in the highest position.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangTomb of Khai Dinh Hue is an outstanding mausoleum with many sophisticated designs compared to other mausoleums in Hue. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

Khai Dinh Tomb has an architectural style that harmonizes with Asia-European styles, classical and modern, in addition, this Nguyen Dynasty mausoleum is located in a rich and diverse natural area with mountains and hills. Surrounded by streams and streams, creating majestic natural scenery… These things help make Khai Dinh Tomb the most unique mausoleum among the mausoleums in our country.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

3. What are the prominent sightseeing areas inside Khai Dinh Hue Tomb?<\/font><\/font><\/h2>\n

3.1. <\/font>Triple gate <\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

Tam Quan Gate stands out with its majestic and superficial architecture, is the entrance to visit Khai Dinh Hue Tomb, you will need to step through the first 37 steps to get there. <\/font>The pillars at the Tam Quan gate area were built in the Hindu style, showing the unique cultural and architectural interference between Vietnam and India.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangThe check-in point at Tam Quan gate of Khai Dinh Hue mausoleum, next to the dragons rolling from the top, is very attractive to young people. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

3.2. <\/font>Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh yard <\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

From Tam Quan gate, you continue 29 steps to reach Nghi Mon area and Bai Dinh courtyard, there, you will be overwhelmed to admire the statues of courtiers and soldiers lined up in four symmetrical rows. Carved with very fine details.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangThe statues at Bai Dinh yard are carved on a life-like scale, making everyone surprised when they see it with their own eyes. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

3.3. <\/font>Explore Thien Dinh Palace at Khai Dinh Tomb <\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

After going through the leveling floor (3rd and 4th floor) inside Khai Dinh Hue mausoleum, you will reach Thien Dinh Palace, located on the 5th highest floor, where the body of King Khai Dinh is buried, and also the The most unique sightseeing area, showing the creativity, breaking ways and love of art of the Nguyen Dynasty king Khai Dinh.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangThien Dinh Palace area consists of 5 adjacent parts: Left, Huu Truc rooms on both sides, Khai Thanh and Buu Tan palaces in the middle, the king statue with the grave below. <\/font>(Image source: Collected)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

3.4. <\/font>Experience the unique architecture at Khai Thanh Palace in Khai Dinh Tomb <\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

Khai Thanh Palace is a part of Thien Dinh Palace, where the altar and King Khai Dinh’s body is located, below the palace is the king’s body, above is a bronze statue of King Khai Dinh. <\/font>The architecture at Khai Thanh Palace shows elaborateness and sophistication. <\/font>In the middle of Khai Thanh Palace is the main shrine, with Buu Tan weighing 1 ton made of reinforced concrete, but looking extremely elegant and soft.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

\"LangKhai Thanh Palace is the area with the most unique architecture inside the Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue. <\/font>(Image source: @oootobyoo)<\/font><\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

3.5. <\/font>Admire the bronze statue of King Khai Dinh in the mausoleum <\/font><\/font><\/h3>\n

Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue is considered to be a revolutionary mausoleum, following its own design, inside there are two bronze statues of the king with the ratio 1:1: (other tombs do not have a king statue inside. mausoleum).<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

2 statues inside  <\/font><\/font>Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue<\/font><\/font><\/em>  include one sitting on the throne in Khai Thanh Palace, one standing:<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n