Minh Mang Tomb of Hue

Nguyen Phuc Dam was Gia Long's second son. He ascended the throne in 1820 under the name of Minh Mang. He died at the age of 52, after a reign of 21 years.

The Tomb is located in an enclosed hilly area of 18 ha in Cam Ke Village, 12km from the centre of Hue. In September 1840, the construction of the tomb began. In January 1841, while the work was implemented Minh Mang was sick and passed away; Thieu Tri was son of King Minh Mang ascended the throne in February 1841. He continued t build the tomb of Minh Mang according t his father's plans. Until 1843 the construction was fully completed.

The surrounding rampart with 3m high and 0.5m thick has three entrance gate and is comprised of 20 structure arranged along an imaginary axis. Tomb of King Minh Mang has an air of magnificence and formality, and it architectural design harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings.