Tomb of Khai Dinh, Royal mausoleum in Chau Chu Mountain, Vietnam
The tomb structure stretches across multiple terraces on Chau Chu Mountain, featuring concrete walls, wrought iron gates, and slate roofs in rectangular formations.
Emperor Khai Dinh initiated the construction in 1920, but after his death in 1925, his son Bao Dai completed the monument in 1931.
The architectural design merges Vietnamese traditional elements with European influences, incorporating Gothic, Baroque, and Hindu decorative patterns throughout the structure.
Visitors need to climb 127 steps to reach the main palace, with admission fees at 4 USD per person and opening hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily.
The Thien Dinh Palace contains thousands of glass and porcelain fragments forming intricate mosaics, alongside three large dragon murals on the ceiling.
Location: Huế
Inception: 1920
Part of: Imperial City of Hue
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-17:30
Phone: +842343865830
GPS coordinates: 16.39895,107.59028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
Vietnam retains an architectural heritage that spans several centuries. From the Confucian temples in Hanoi to the Cham towers in the country's interior, including the imperial citadels of Hué, these structures reflect influences from Hindu, Chinese, and European traditions that have shaped the land. Each building illustrates a specific period, from the 7th century with Po Nagar's towers to modern constructions of the 20th century. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, founded in 1070, embodies the Vietnamese educational tradition with its five successive courtyards. In Hué, the Thien Mu Pagoda has stood since 1601 with its seven-story tower rising 70 feet (21 meters) over the Parfum River. The Cham towers of Binh Dinh and Nha Trang showcase the craft of this civilization through their brick ornaments and stone sculptures. The port city of Hoi An features an architectural ensemble from the 15th century, combining Chinese, Japanese, and European styles. These sites offer a tangible journey through the country's architectural and cultural evolution.
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