Emperor Tu Duc's tomb is located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest, 8 km from Hue. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867.
The tomb of Gia Long is located 16km from the centre of Hue, on top of the Thien Tho mountain, on the west bank of the Huong river. Construction of the tomb began in 1814 and was completed in 1820.
The Imperial City of Hue (Kinh Thanh Hue), located in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam, was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Imperial City was built in the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Gia Long and was designed to reflect the unique cultural and architectural traditions of Vietnam.
Emperor Dong Khanh was the ninth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. He reigned three years between 1885 and 1889. He was born on March 20, 1864, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time and was another adopted son of Tu Duc who usurped the throne shortly after the French gained control of Hue. The tomb of Emperor Dong Khanh is the smallest.
Dien Long An, 8 Duy Tan, An Cu±u, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Emperor Duc Duc's burial ground is a small complex that also includes the graves of Emperors Thanh Thai and Duy Tan. Emperor Duc Duc was the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. Interestingly, Duc Duc was imprisoned by the court for being a Francophile and he died after reigning only three days in 1883. He was born on September 2, 1852, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time.
Doan Thi Diem, Thuan Thanh, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Thai To Mieu (Thai To Mieu) is a historical site located in Doan Thi Diem, Phu Hau, Thanh pho Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is a temple complex dedicated to the worship of the first kings of the Nguyen dynasty.
Tomb's Thuan Thien (Dien Gia Thanh - Lang Thuan Thien Cao Hoang Hau) - Empress Thuan Thien, born Tran Thi Dang in Van Xa village, Huong Tra, Thua Thien, was the second wife of Emperor Gia Long of Vietnam and mother of Emperor Minh Mang.
Vua Ham Nghi, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Ung Lich, was the 9th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on August 3, 1871, and ascended to the throne in 1884 at the age of 13. His reign was short-lived and marked by resistance against French colonial rule.
Dien Long An, 8 Duy Tan, An Cuu, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Vua Thanh Thai, whose full name was Nguyen Phuc Buu Lan, was the tenth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on March 14, 1879, and ruled from 1889 to 1907. Vua Thanh Thai ascended to the throne at a young age, only nine years old, after the death of Emperor Dong Khanh.
Thap Cham Phu Dien, also known as My Khanh Tower, is a tower located in My Khanh village, Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien - Hue province. The tower was accidentally discovered in April 2001 by a mining company. The tower was then located 5-7 m deep in the sand, 3-4 m below the sea level and only 120 m from the sea coast.
Cua Trai or Ke Trai of which the main name is Dong Bac Mon (Cua Dong Bac), is located in the northeast corner of Hue Citadel, on the west bank of the Dong BaRiver. The arch was built in 1809 under the reign of King Gia Long, and the upper floor was built in 1824 under the reign of King Minh Mang.
Duong Xuan Thuong, Huong Thuy, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Vua Kien Phuc, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Ung Dang, was the 7th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on February 12, 1869, and ascended to the throne in 1883 at the age of 14. King Kien Phuc was only king for 8 months, and became the most ill-fated monarch of the Nguyen Dynasty, when he died just 15 years old - 1884.
Điện Long An, 8 Duy Tân, An Cựu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam
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Vua Duy Tan, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Vinh San, was the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on October 19, 1900, and reigned from 1907 until 1916. Duy Tan's reign was significant because he sought to modernize and reform Vietnam, advocating for greater independence from French colonial rule.
King Hiep Hoa was the sixth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam and reigned for four months. His birth name was Nguyen Phuc Hong Dat (Nguyen Phuc Hong Dat), and he was born in 1808 in Hue, the imperial capital of Vietnam. Hiep Hoa was the 29th son of Emperor Thieu Tri.
Dien Voi Re (Mieu Long Chau) or Elephant Zoo is a famous historical site located in Thuy Bieu, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is a historical relic of a herd of elephants under the Nguyen dynasty. This unique relic is the vestige of Hue ancient capital.
Duong Cua Ngan, Phu Hoa , Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Cua Ngan (cua The Nhan) is a historical site that holds cultural and architectural significance. Cua Ngan is situated in the heart of Hue City, which is known for its rich history as the former imperial capital of Vietnam. It is located in the Phu Hoa neighborhood, which is within close proximity to many other notable landmarks and attractions in the city.
Khu Di Tich Lich Su Chin Ham, also known as Nine Tunnels, is a historical site in An Tay ward, Hue city, about 6 km south of the city center, at the foot of Thien Thai mountain. It's called Nine Tunnels, but actually there are only 8 cellars and an attic. This is the area where the treasure of war materials and weapons was built by the French army in 1941.
Nam Giao Esplanade (Dan Nam Giao) - The three-terraced heaven and earth esplanade - was constructed in 1806 where the Nguyen emperors held heaven and earth ceremonies in the spring every three years for the welfare of the country and the stability of the dynasty.
Phu Van Lau is a historic building located in the city of Hue in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. It was built during the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. The building was constructed in 1817 and served as apavilion where the emperor would deliver speeches and proclamations to his subjects.
