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- Hué
- Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs
South of Hué are eight splendid royal tombs of the Nguyen
emperors, situated among the hills on the banks of the Perfume
River. Often designed while the emperor was still alive, each
mausoleum was built to serve as a palace for the afterlife. They
are complexes with many buildings that include a paved courtyard
lined with mandarin statues, a stone stele inscribed with details
of his reign, the main temple dedicated to the worship of the
deceased and containing personal effects, and the tomb itself.
Surrounding the complex were artificial ponds in a garden-like
setting. The Tomb of Tu Dac, with its lotus-filled lake and central
pavilion, the remarkable mosaics of Minh Mang's Tomb, and the
simple and serene Tomb of Khai Dinh are the most interesting.
Information & Facts
Address
Thien Tho Mount, four to ten miles (7-16km) south of
Hué
Admission
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Opening Times
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.