This tomb was very impressive for me.Scale is much more smaller than Minh Mang.But both of outside and inside of this tomb are totally luxurious and gorgeous.
Khai Dinh was educated in France so his tomb architecture is influenced by European/French architecture. Thus there are elements of European design, especially in the glass mosaics on the walls, and the furniture and ceiling friezes. The temple/tomb structures have a specific pattern in which to walk and while there are bus groups here, we were not hindered as we walked through the temple areas. You may have to be patient to get the photo shot you want if there are tour groups. There are also on the walls, many black and white photos which are interesting. Be sure to bring water no matter what time of day you visit as there are numerous steps to climb. The grounds around this temple are much smaller than grounds around other burial tombs of other emperors so this site can be visited in less time than other tombs.
Totally different than the other tombs (small and on the mountain side) you visit a building which could also be in Europe, but if you enter it you know that you are not in Europe... :-) It's defenitly worth to be visited. Maybe you stop on the way at the statue of the Goddess Of Mercy (Guanyin).
Absolutely beautiful ceramic mosaics. Very ornate workmanship in honour of former King. Magnificent building & tomb. Great views from high location.
This was the most magnificent tomb that we visited. The history surrounding Emperor number 12 is also really interesting so if yiu can go with a guide you will get a lot more out of it.
The French influence can be seen in the architecture and features the most exquisite and ornate internal decorations.
If you have time to visit only one tomb in Hue, come here, it is stunningly beautiful.
A warning, you have to climb 129 stairs to get to the top. It is a fairly easy climb however and is done in stages.
