Tomb of Tu Duc, the first Vietnamese cultural heritage to be digitized by Google in 3D

Unlike Minh Mang’s tomb with bold Confucian and traditional colors or Khai Dinh’s tomb which stands out with the combination of East and West architecture, Tu Duc’s tomb captivates people with its charming landscape just like in the pictures. aquatic wear. As an erudite king, with literary talent, it can be said that Tu Duc’s mausoleum has partly shown the personality of this king.

Tomb of Tu Duc. Photo: @360nomad.

History of Tu Duc Tomb

King Tu Duc is one of the famous kings and also the longest-reigning king of the Nguyen Lang dynasty. Tu Duc (also known as Khiem Lang) was built by King Tu Duc as a resting place after his death. get out of the chaos of government affairs.

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Construction of this work began in December 1864 with the participation of more than 6000 soldiers and boatmen. Initially, this work was called Khiem Cung, after King Tu Duc died, people changed its name to Khiem Lang.

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Special location of Tu Duc Tomb

Tu Duc Tomb is located in a narrow valley of Duong Xuan Thuong village, now Thuy Ba village, Thuy Xuan ward, Hue. Dubbed one of the most beautiful architectural works of the Nguyen Dynasty, Tu Duc Tomb is located on the right side of the famous Canh Vong Hill and has an extremely rich natural landscape.

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What is special about the structure of Tu Duc Tomb?

Tu Duc Tomb is divided into two main parts: the shrine and the mausoleum, these two areas are arranged parallel to each other. Tu Duc Tomb is like a large park with sophisticated architecture in harmony with nature. The building has no angular lines, but stands out with harmonious and winding lines. This architectural complex has a total area of ​​​​up to 12 hectares, including 50 large and small works stretching and most of them in the name have the word Khiem.

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Some typical works at Tu Duc Tomb

Khiem Cung Mon

This is the place where the king rested when visiting Khiem Cung, this work is built in two floors in the form of a gazebo located on a high platform. In the middle is the place where the king used to work with the name Hoa Khiem, and today, this place is used to worship King Tu Duc and his queen.

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Minh Khiem Duong Theater

As one of the oldest theaters in Vietnam, Minh Khiem Duong theater is where King Tu Duc watched and sang. The supporting columns here stand out with intricately carved patterns, especially when the theater is closed and candles are lit outside, this work will show a shimmering and fanciful scene.

Luong Khiem Palace

In the past, Luong Khiem Palace was the place where the king used to sit to rest and enjoy the food, but later, this place was used to worship the spirit of his mother, Mrs. Tu Du.

Tinh Khiem Island

Featured with a long canal with 3 bridges crossing, next to it is a fresh high pine hill, Tinh Khiem Island is the place where King Tu Duc used to come to enjoy flowers, read books or write poetry after hours of tired court work. tired.

Fish pond at Tu Duc Tomb. Photo: @lehatruc.

Tomb area

Behind Bai Dinh with two heads of civil and martial mandarins is Bi Dinh, where there is a stone stele weighing 20 tons engraved with Khiem Cung Ky – this is considered an autobiography about the life of King Tu Duc. In addition to the brick Buu Thanh with the tomb of King Tu Duc in the middle, there is also Boi Lang – the resting place of King Kien Phuc of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Stone stele in Bai Dinh at Tu Duc Tomb. Photo: @ainhoa_2907.

Only about 7 km from Hue city center, the road to Tu Duc Tomb is also relatively convenient for traveling, so what are you waiting for without visiting this famous architecture. Tu Duc Tomb is definitely a destination that you cannot miss when visiting Hue – the ancient capital land full of poetic.

Đăng bởi: Nguyễn Văn Tiến