If you have already visited the Hue Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda and want to explore the burial places of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors with our knowledgeable local tour guide. Hue Royal Tombs Tour, which visits Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Tu Duc Tomb, is an ideal option to admire the most beautiful and well-preserved royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty.
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This Hue Tombs Tour is designed for tourists who want to learn about the afterlife notion of the Emperors, feng shui setting, special architecture, and understand more about the burial secrets of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors.
You can choose your own convenient departure time as it is a private Hue royal tombs tour. Just provide us with your hotel name/ address and the number of people, and our travel experts will confirm the tour itinerary, inclusions, and the best price for the Hue Tombs Tour.
Based on your request, our Hue private car and excellent local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in the Hue city center. After a greeting, we will start the Hue Royal Tomb Tour by visiting all the 3 most beautiful and expensive royal tombs of the 2nd, 4th, and 12th Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Minh Mang Tomb
Minh Mang Tomb was built between 1840 and 1843 as the final resting place of Emperor Minh Mang, the second ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb is renowned for its perfect Feng Shui design, harmonizing with the surrounding mountains, rivers, and lush greenery to create a serene and balanced landscape.
Its architecture follows a strict symmetrical layout, featuring grand gates, temples, courtyards, and pavilions that reflect the emperor’s vision of a powerful and orderly empire.
The exact location of Minh Mang’s burial site within the complex remains a mystery, as legend says he was secretly buried along with great treasures, and those involved in the burial were executed to keep the secret.
Our local guide will tell you the beautiful story behind each monument and help you understand more about its special setting as well as the secret of this royal tomb.
Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
Khai Dinh Tomb, built between 1920 and 1931, is the final resting place of Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, and is the most unique among Hue’s royal tombs.
Unlike traditional Vietnamese tombs, it blends Eastern and Western architectural styles, featuring elaborate European-influenced details, colorful mosaics, and intricate carvings. The tomb’s location on Chau Chu Mountain was chosen for its strong Feng Shui, symbolizing stability and power, with a grand staircase leading to the imposing Thien Dinh Palace.
Beneath the main hall, Khai Dinh’s actual burial chamber lies deep underground, decorated with gold and enamel, further adding to the mystery and grandeur of his final resting place.
Vietnam Student Exchange Travel’s tour guide will help you learn more about its special architecture lines, reveal the coffin of Khai Dinh Emperor, and help you take stunning photos.
The Royal Tomb of Tu Duc Emperor.
Tu Duc Tomb, built between 1864 and 1867, served as both a retreat and final resting place for Emperor Tu Duc, the longest-reigning Nguyen Dynasty ruler.
Designed with exceptional Feng Shui principles, the tomb is nestled among hills, lakes, and pine forests, creating a tranquil and poetic landscape that reflects the emperor’s love for nature and literature.
Our knowledgeable local guide will take you to admire the beauty and tell you the function of each part of this beautiful royal tomb, from the relaxing pavilions by the lakes to the working places, the royal theater used when he was still alive. The royal courtyard has stone sculptures of horses, elephants, civil and military servants, a stone stele, as well as the burial area with the grave of the Tu Duc Emperor.
By booking the Hue Royal Tombs Tour, you will have a lot of time to take photos and learn more about the local culture and daily life. After all, we finish the Hue Tombs Tour, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel/ homestay in Hue City. Vietnam Student Exchange Travel wishes you a wonderful experience.
Travel Tips for Hue Tomb Tour
- Hue tombs tour dress code: Please wear proper clothes that cover your knees and chest.
- Hue Royal Tomb entrance ticket costs 150,000 VND/ Pax/ Tomb (roughly 7 USD).
- In the rainy season, some places will be slippery, so please mind your steps.
- In some places in the royal tombs, you can just take photos without flash and do not touch the artifacts.
