Emperor Dong Khanh (aong Khanh) was the ninth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. He reigned three years between 1885 and 1889. He was born on March 20, 1864, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time and was another adopted son of Tu Duc who usurped the throne shortly after the French gained control of Hue. The tomb of Emperor aong Khanh is the smallest.
Emperor Tu± Duc's tomb is located in anarrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The tomb lies in aboundless pine forest, 8 km from Hue. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867.
Kien Trung Palace (Dien Kien Trung) is a historic palace located within the Imperial City in Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It was built during the Nguyen Dynasty in the early 1800s and served as the residence of Emperor Minh Mang's mother, Empress Dowager Tu Du.
The tomb of Gia Long is located 16km from the centre of Hue, on top of the Thien Tho mountain, on the west bank of the Huong river. Construction of the tomb began in 1814 and was completed in 1820.
Emperor Thieu Tri, the son of Minh Mang, reigned just seven years and did not have the opportunity to build his own tomb during his lifetime. At death, his body was temporarily held in Long An Temple, which the Emperor had endowed in 1845. His son, Tu Duc, built this permanent tomb in 1848.
Cong vien Thuong Bac is apark located in the Phu Hoa district of Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. It is situated along Tran Hung Dao Street, which is amajor road in the area. In 1870, King Tu Duc allowed to build the park named Cong Vien Thuong Bac to welcome the ambassadors.
Khanh Ninh Palace (Cung Khanh Ninh) is a historical palace located in the province of Thua Thien Hue in central Vietnam. It was built in the 1920s by King Khai Dinh as avacation retreat and hunting lodge. The palace is known for its mix of Vietnamese and European architectural styles and is now open to visitors as atourist attraction.
The Citadel Gate (Cua Ngu Mon) in Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam, is the main entrance to the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. The Citadel Gate is one of the most iconic structures within the Imperial City and serves as the entrance to the Forbidden Purple City, which was reserved exclusively for the emperor, his family, and his royal concubines.
Nam Giao Esplanade (Dan Nam Giao) - The three-terraced heaven and earth esplanade - was constructed in 1806 where the Nguyen emperors held heaven and earth ceremonies in the spring every three years for the welfare of the country and the stability of the dynasty.
After the defeat of Le Van Khoi in the South. King Minh Mang set up aspecialized agency to manage the secret issues, especially in the military matters. The king followed the model of the Song Dynasty's secret service agency and the Qing Dynasty's intelligence army to establish the secret service agency for the country - Tam Toaor Vien Co Mat - to manage the secret issues.
Tiger Arena(Ho Quyun) is an arenawhere tigers and elephants fought to the death, gladiator style, for the benefit of the royal family and other high-ranking spectators.
The tomb of the Emperor Minh Mang is located in an enclosed hilly area of 18hain Cam Khe village, 12 km from the centre of Hue. The construction of the tomb of Minh Mang started in 1840 and was completed in 1843.
Princess Huyen Tran was the daughter of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, who ruled Vietnam from 1278 to 1293. He was the second emperor of the Tran dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1225 to 1400. Princess Huyen Tran was born in 1289 and was the emperor's second daughter and the younger sister of Emperor Tran Anh Tong.
In the vestiges of the imperial capital of Hue, Truong Sanh palace was built north west of Hue Citadel with the original role of the flower garden, where the Nguyen dynasties invite their mother and family to visit the scenery.
Dien Tho Palace (Cung Dien Thu) is a historical site located in the city of Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. It was built in 1848 by Emperor Thieu Tri of the Nguyen Dynasty as aresidence for his mother, Empress Dowager Tu Du.
Thai Hoa Palace (Dien Thai Hoa), also known as the Palace of Supreme Harmony, is a significant historical attraction located within the Imperial City in Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It was constructed during the Nguyen Dynasty in the early 1800s and served as the main ceremonial hall for important events such as the emperor's coronation and major court ceremonies.
The The Mieu, also called The To Mieu, is a historical site located in Le Huan, Phu Hau, Tha nh pho Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is a temple complex dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen dynasty's emperors and their consorts.
Emperor Khai Dinh (Khai Dinh), who ruled 1916-1925, has chosen slope of Chau Chu mountain, 10 km from Hue, as the location to build his tomb. The construction of the tomb was started on 1920 and lasted for 11 years.
Huong Thu, Huong Tra District, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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Dien Gia Tha nh, also known as Lang Thuan Thien Cao Hoa ng Hau, is a historical site located in Huong Thu, Huong Tra , Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is aroyal tomb of Queen Dowager Tu Du, who was the mother of Emperor Thieu Tri of the Nguyen dynasty.
Ta ng Thu Lau is abuilding built on Huc Hai Lake, Hue in 1825, used as a place to store old official documents of the Nguyen Dynasty's offices and six ministries. This can be considered as a Vietnamese archive under the Nguyen Dynasty that stores rare and precious documents related to the activities of the court and the changes of the country.
