Tomb of Duc Duc

In comparison with the tombs of other Emperors, Duc Duc's tomb present a simpler and modest architecture.

The whole rectangular tomb has a surface of 3,445m2. Inside, there are no temple or stone statues. The entrance is a rather big triple gate made of brick and topped with a false roof. 

Behind the gate, the Honour courtyard does not contained stone statues either, but is decorated instead with parapets. Next, is another three-layer triple gate, also with a false roof, and decorated with designs enhanced with ceramic chips. 

In the middle of the surrounding wall (Buu Thanh) is Huynh Oc house, roofed with yellow tiles. The interior decoration is simple: one bed and one table made of Thanh stone used to place altar and offerings during ceremonies. On each side, the graves of Emperor Duc Duc and Queen Tu Minh lie symmetrically. The screen in front of the Emperor tomb bears two words "Song Hy" or "double happiness".

Long An Temple is in the centre of the area, built after the model of the existing palaces in Hue. Inside are three altars dedicated to the three emperors: Duc Duc (in the middle, with his wife), Thanh Thai (on the left) and Duy Tan (on the right).

These two patriotic emperors (Thanh Thai and Duy Tan) rest in the back of Long An. There are also tombs of the Emperor's relatives.

Hue Attractions

Located in the Centre of Vietnam, 658km from Hanoi, 1,080km from Ho Chi Minh City, 108km from Da Nang. Thua Thien-Hue offers very diversified and beautiful landscapes. Nature and human beings create a harmoniously beauty. The province provides a well-balanced blend of royal heritage and folk culture. As a matter of fact, tourists discover dozens of handicraft villages, with annual festivals that are painstakingly organized. Hue Citadel has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since December 1993, Hue Royal Musical (Nha nhac) has been declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage since November 2003.

More Hue Attractions

• Gia Lac Spring Fair Festival
• Bach Ma National Park
• Thien Mu Pagoda
• Dong Khanh Tomb
• Tu Duc Tomb
• Hon Chen Temple Festival

• Perfume River
• Duc Duc Tomb
• Gia Long Tomb
• Khai Dinh Tomb
• Mineral Stream of My An
• An Hien Garden House

• Principal Gate
• Dynastic Temple The Mieu
• Minh Mang Tomb
• Thieu Tri Tomb
• Canh Duong Beach
• Lang Co Beach

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