Khai Dinh Tomb is a unique architecture of the Royal tomb of the Yuan dynasty. This construction is located in a beautiful mountain and covered by the green trees around. Tomb of Khai Dinh attracted many tourists with its fusion of foreign and traditional architectural style. If you want to know more about Vietnam's rich history and culture, let's visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue. 

Khai Dinh Tomb Overview

Khai Dinh Tomb is situated in Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, Hue city, approximately 10 km far away from city center. 

In the final 19th century, King Khai Dinh decided to choose Chau Chu mountain to build as the final resting place. So, the King conducted the construction of the royal house with the name Ung Lang on September 4, 1920. This tomb was quite costly but the most beautiful tomb in the Hue royal ones. 

The tomb of Ung Lang has a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese, Chinese, French and some architectural styles. 

With more area 11mx48,5m, this tomb covered around mountains, hills, and streams, using as feng shui elements criminal record, post-occipital, left dragon fruit, right white tiger, and hydro-condensation, making a captivating landscape for Khai Dinh Tomb. 

The statue of Khai Dinh Tomb

The time has a small area (117m by 48.5 m) compared to other Hue royal tombs however the time of building lasted for 11 years and took the most effort and money. At that time, this construction caused a conflict between people and the Yuan court. 

Tourists will be surprised with a grand staircase adorned with 127 stairs, and designed intricate dragon motifs. 

The girl taking a photo at Khai Dinh tomb

To get to Tam Quan Gate, you must go across 37 stairs. Then, containing more 29 stairs to Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh Yard. The top is 2 yards with each floor is 13 step distance. The highest steps is Thien Dinh palace where is the resting area of Khai Dinh Empessor .

The interior was designed with many elaborate mosaics crafted from glass and porcelain. 

Don't pass up to visit Khai Dinh tomb if you glimpse into Vietnam’s rich history and cultural heritage. 

Unique architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb

The tomb of Khai Dinh is in the shape of a rectangular structure with a total of 127 three step staircases. The materials of the building are mainly  iron, steel, cement, and Ardoise. They moved back from France, Japan and China. 

The architecture in Khai Dinh Tomb combined of many architectural styles from India, Roman,... like the gate of towers following Indian architecture, the decorative stupa columns following Buddhist elements, 

Tam Quan Gate

Tam Quan Gate has three gates such as one main gate and two auxiliary gates, impressing by the gate of stone pillars covered with majestic dragon statues with intricately carved details. 

The gate leaded the new world to come the home of Emperor Khai Dinh. Tourists can find the majesty and opulence of Vietnam's imperial heritage.

Tam Quan Gate

Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh Yard

You continue walk the next 29 steps from Tam Quan gate to Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh courtyard of Khai Dinh Tomb. Entering the gate, you will see the statues of courtiers and soldiers, stand tall in the yard. It is recreating a magnificent scene during King Khai Dinh’s reign. 

Each statue was  adorned with motifs to showcase the culture and customs of Vietnamese from 1916 to 1925. 

Bai Dinh Yard

Thien Dinh Palace

Thien Dinh Palace is situated on the top point of Khai Dinh tomb with a style of majestic architecture. This construction was ornate carvings with intricate details, impressive by vibrant colors adorn the palace. 

Thien Dinh Palace

The patterns on the ceilings nor the dragons on the columns were both shown in detail. Visitors will surprise the interior of Thien Dinh Palace with five sections like: Bodyguards rooms, the altar and portrait of Emperor Khai Dinh room, the front palace ( Khai Thanh), central space, the emperor's statue and grave. 

Best time to visit Khai Dinh tomb

The best time to visit Khai Dinh Tomb is from March to August. However, the average is quite high. It is hot and exhausting. So we recommend you should arrange your journey from January to march. The weather is cool, fresh air. You can explore more comfortably and conveniently. 

Don't come here from September. Hue's weather has typhoons and heavy rain. This makes the trip unhappy and affects your schedule. 

How to get to Khai Dinh Tomb?

Distance from Khai Dinh Tomb to Hue city center is about 10 km. It takes around 20 minutes to travel by different transportations. 

The route from Hue city, go ahead to Hanoi road, continue to Ngo Quyen street, then approach Dien Bien Phu and Minh Mang streets, you  will see the Khai Dinh mausoleum. 

You can explore the tomb by several ways: personal or take a guided tour or without a guide. If you need to book a Hue city tour, book advance  via Vietnam Trust Car Rental. This tour, you can visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda,... 

After exploring Khai Dinh tomb, you should try street food in Hue. We offer a Hue street food tour, Hue to Phong Nha by private car, and Hue to Danang by private car. 

Khai Dinh tomb is  a must visit destination who are interested in Vietnam history and culture. This is a structure of art to show the majesty and supremacy of Emperor Khai Dinh. 

The information above will help you to have many knowledge about the tomb of Khai Dinh. Book a Hue royal tomb by private car to admire Khai Dinh architecture.