Khai Dinh Tomb – How to get to there & how much it costs

What is the Khai Dinh Tomb?

The Khai Dinh Tomb is one of the historical tourist attractions in Hue, a city in central Vietnam.

The Khai Dinh Tomb was built for Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam’s historical empire. Below is a detailed description of its history and attraction as a tourist attraction.

History of the Khai Dinh Tomb

• Emperor Khai Dinh (real name: Ruan Binzong, 1885 – 1925) was one of the last emperors of the Ruan Dynasty, whose reign lasted from 1916 to 1925.
• Emperor Khai Dinh ruled under French colonial rule, and as a result, his empire was influenced by France.
• The Kaydin Imperial Mausoleum was built during his reign and completed after his death. Construction began in 1920 and was completed 11 years later in 1931. The building served as the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh and houses his remains.

Attractions of the Khai Dinh Tomb

• The Khai Dinh Tomb is a beautiful building that combines traditional Vietnamese architecture with French design. Its exterior is also different from traditional Vietnamese temples, giving it a beauty all its own.
• Upon entering the imperial mausoleum, visitors will see beautiful mosaics and sculptures, and inside is a bronze statue of Emperor Khai Dinh. The interior decoration is extravagant, with luxurious French designs throughout.
• The Imperial Mausoleum is located in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. Visitors can stroll through the gardens and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
• The Khai Dinh Tomb is a fascinating place for visitors interested in Vietnamese history and culture. It stands out for its uniqueness as an architectural structure that combines imperial history with French colonial influences.

Its beauty is breathtaking! Personally, it was the best place I visited in Hue. It is a must-see place when you visit Hue. If you go to central Vietnam, I highly recommend you to visit.

How to get to the Khai Dinh Tomb

The Khai Dinh Tomb is located about 10 km south of the center of Hue.

To get there, you can either sign up for a tour that includes other temples in the area, or use Grab.

I took a Grab to the site. The cost was 167,000 VND (about 6.5 USD) one way.

Admission to the Khai Dinh Tomb

Admission to the Cai Dinh Imperial Mausoleum was VND150,000 (about 6 USD) per person.

As of June 2023, when I visited there, tickets were not available for credit card payment.

Duration of visit to the Khai Dinh Tomb

The site of the Khai Dinh Tomb is not that large and can be visited in 30 minutes.

The Minh Mang and Tuduc Imperial Mausoleums, which you will probably visit during your sightseeing in the area, are quite large and take more than an hour to visit.

The beauty of the Khai Dinh Tomb is the beauty of the mausoleum area. Just because you can see it quickly does not mean it is inferior to others, so be sure to visit it when touring the imperial mausoleum!

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