Khai Dinh Tomb overview Located in Chau E mountain, about 10 km from Hue city center, Khai Dinh tomb is the smallest of 7 Royal tombs in Hue, but it took the longest time, effort, and money for construct. While the construction of Gia Long Tomb, and Minh Mang Tomb lasted respectively 6 years (1814 1820) and 4 years (1964-1967), that of Khai Dinh Tomb lasted up to 11 years (1920-1931). At this time, not only this Tomb but many other architectural structures were built in a new style, which suited the King's taste, with the use of concrete and embossed decorative patterns made from glazed ceramic, porcelain, and glass pieces. These structures include An Dinh Palace, Kien Trung Pavilion (in the Purple Forbidden Citadel), Hien Nhon Gate, Chuong Duc Gate, Truong An Gate in the Royal Citadel, and others. These structures, especially Khai Dinh tomb, are kept almost intact. They mark a new and strange period of architecture in the history of Vietnamese fine arts. Stele House in front of the main temple - Thien Dinh Palace Who is Khai Dinh and why was the tomb built for him? Khai Dinh King and historical significance Khai Dinh King (8 October 1885 – 6 November 1925) was the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty the last dynasty in Vietnam. He reigned from 1916 to 1925, During his reign as king, he became known for his pro-French policies, which were deeply unpopular with many of his subjects. He was also criticized for his extravagance and for levying high taxes on the Vietnamese people. But understand him, all of the power of the king and royal family is controlled by the French. Like other kings of the Nguyen Dynasty, the concept of eternal life after death. For them, tombs are not just the
Khai Dinh Tomb overview Located in Chau E mountain, about 10 km from Hue city center, Khai Dinh tomb is the smallest of 7 Royal tombs in Hue, but it took the longest time, effort, and money for construct. While the construction of Gia Long Tomb, and Minh Mang Tomb
