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Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
Lăng Minh Mạng · 후에
an imperial mausoleum complex in Hué, Vietnam
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang1:59
Welcome to the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, perhaps the most balanced and architecturally significant of all the royal tombs in Hue. As a scholar of the Nguyen Dynasty, I find this site particularly compelling because it…
Listen in the app2The Dai Hong Mon and the Salutation Court1:55
We begin at the Dai Hong Mon, the Great Red Gate. This is the main ceremonial entrance, but you will notice that we are entering through one of the two side gates. …
Listen in the app3The Stele Pavilion: Bi Dinh1:45
Continuing along the central axis, we reach the Bi Dinh, or the Stele Pavilion. This small, square structure sits atop a tiered platform and houses a massive stone tablet known as a 'Stele'. …
Listen in the app4The Hien Duc Gate and the Sacred Perimeter1:40
As we move further into the complex, we pass through the Hien Duc Gate, which marks the entrance to the worship area. This gate serves as a threshold to the most sacred part of the mausoleum. …
Listen in the app5Sung An Temple: The Hall of Sublime Blessing1:53
We now stand before the Sung An Temple, the 'Temple of Sublime Blessing'. This is the focal point for religious ceremonies dedicated to the emperor and his empress. …
Listen in the app6The Minh Lau Pavilion: The Bright Pavilion1:46
Crossing the 'Trung Dao' bridge over the 'Trung Minh' lake, we reach the Minh Lau Pavilion, or the 'Bright Pavilion'. This two-story square structure sits on top of the 'Tam Tai' (Three Powers) hill. …
Listen in the app7The Lake of the New Moon and the Burial Mound1:49
We have reached the end of the Path of Honor. Ahead of us lies the 'Ho Tan Nguyet', or the Lake of the New Moon. …
Listen in the app8Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang1:36
As we conclude our tour of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, I hope you have gained an appreciation for the profound philosophical depth of this site. We have walked the 700-meter axis of order, moving from the public spectacle of…
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What is Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang?
Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang is a place in 후에 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 후에 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 23 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.3878, 107.5678 |
| Last updated |