Lăng Vua Minh Mạng

The Minh Mang Tomb is part of Hue's Unesco World Heritage site and is the burial site of King Minh Mang, the second ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty. Only 20 of the original 40 structures remained at the site but visitors would be impressed with the landscapes gardens, terraces, lakes and bridges leading to the emperor's tomb. A must-visit for any visitor to Hue.

Beautiful for a walk, around 3km all round.

Interesting mausoleum of the past emperor. Well maintained and a good tourist destination to understand the history of the ancient capital.

Lăng Vua Minh Mạng - the tomb of Vietnam Emperor Minh Mạng. Built from 1840 to 1843. The area has of 18 hectares and has been surrounded by a wall enclosing inside 40 monuments, temples, pavilions and lakes. Area is designated as a symmetric axis. There are two fantastic flower gardens inside which are designated as the Chinese character.nnMystical atmosphere and visit to Lăng Vua Minh Mạng starts from Great Red Wall. Running to the foot of Surrounding Wall behind the Emperor’s Tomb.nnVisitor can see: Dai Hong Gate, Ta Hong Gate, Huu Hong Gate, Stele House, Salutation Court, Hien Duc Gate, Sung An Temple, Minh Lau Pavilion, Trung Minh Lake, Tan Nguyet Lake, Truy Tu Pavilion, Quan Lan Building, Linh Phuong Pavilion, Tuan Loc Garden, Left House, Right House, Hu Hoai Pavilion, Nghenh Luong Pavilion, Dieu Ngu Pavilion, Trong Dao Bridge, Left House for Accessory Sacrificies, Right House for Accessory Sacrificies, Left Loading for Royal Followers and Right Loading for Royal Followers.nnAt the end of walk there is Huyen Cung - the place where the Emperor is laid to rest.nnHuyen Cung has benn souranded by Buu Than which is a round wall that protects the Emperor’s Tomb. The wall is 285 metres long and 3 metres high.nnHuyen Cung is an underground palace where the Emperor’s corpse was placed. When Minh Mạng Emperor passed away, his coffin was brought to this palace through and underground chanel. Then chanel was closed permanently.nnThe Gate of Burial Area was opened once a year when Emperor’s death anniversary is on the stage.nnLăng Vua Minh Mạng is worth to visit!!!nnI was there in January 2019.

The first part and entrance to the walk through the temples and over the bridges to the gates of the tomb. Take time to admire the tranquility of the surroundings as well as the buildings.