Description of the attraction
Emperor Ming Man ruled 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 covers about 15 hectares.
The Courtyard of Glory can be accessed through three gates on the east side of the wall. Three granite staircases lead from the courtyard to the Stela Pavilion Square - Dinh Vyong. Nearby there was once an altar on which buffaloes, horses and pigs were sacrificed.
Sunu An Temple, dedicated to Minh Mangu 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.
