Hieu Tomb – resting place of Nguyen Dynasty’s second King
Minh Mang is the second King of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). He was buried at Hieu Tomb (Tomb of filial piety), also known as Minh Mang Tomb. The majestic architecture features various vestiges of Nguyen Dynasty’s art, culture and history.
The ancient beauty of Bi Dinh (stele house) in Hieu Tomb. (Photo: VNA/VNP) Worshipping place for the King is situated behind Hien Duc Gate. (Photo: VNA/VNP)
Sung An palace is splendidly gilded with gold. (Photo: VNA/VNP) Foreign tourists visit artifacts displayed in the tomb of King Minh Mang. (Photo: VNA/VNP) The road connecting Minh Pavilion to Buu Fortress, where the king's body is laid. (Photo: VNA/VNP)
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