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)
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.
