A 19th-century mausoleum located 12km away from the city of Hue, Minh Mang Tomb is a palatial complex of 40 constructions designed and built under the orders of King Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty.
The tomb’s construction began in 1840, however, the king would not live to see its completion. After his death in 1841, his son and successor, King Thieu Tri fulfilled the monumental task in 1842.
Visitors can explore Minh Mang Tomb’s magnificent monuments, palaces, statues, temples, and pavilions.
