Tomb of Emperor Minh Mangs (Minh Mangs Tomb) description and photos - Vietnam: Hue (Topic)

Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang's Tomb description and photos - Vietnam: Hue. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Minh Mang's Tomb.

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Emperor Ming Man ruled in 1820-1849. and was a versatile educated person: he was fond of architecture and painting, science and philosophy. His tomb was built in the traditional Chinese style. This complex consists of 35 buildings, as well as bridges, canals and ponds, and occupies about 15 hectares.

The Courtyard of Glory can be accessed through three gates on the eastern side of the wall. Three granite staircases lead from the courtyard to the Stela Pavilion Square - Dinh Vyong. Nearby there was once an altar where buffalo, horses and pigs were sacrificed.

Sunu An Temple, dedicated to Min Mang and his wife, can be reached through three terraces and the Hiendeuk Gate. On the other side of the temple, three stone bridges are thrown across Lake Chung Minh Ho (Lake of Immaculate Purity). The Ming Low Pavilion is located on top of three terraces running one after the other, representing the "three forces" - heaven, earth and water. On the left is the Fresh Air Pavilion, and on the right is the Fishing Pavilion.

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