Review) Hue Tour 5 - Thien Mu Pagoda & Emperor Khai Dinh's Tomb

Circle around the Royal Palace, then move on to the next area. Wat Xieng Thong (Temple Wat) This famous seven-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601, is home to resident monks and boasts stunning scenery.

If you head west from Hue Citadel, you'll find it situated on the banks of the Huong River. There were quite a lot of monks there. Honestly, there really wasn't anything particularly special to see. Hehe.

Emperor Khai Dinh's Tomb Emperor Khai Dinh ruled during the later period of the Nguyen Dynasty [阮王朝], from 1916 to 1925, and this tomb is a Western-style concrete structure that began construction in 1920 and was completed in 1931. There is an admission fee, about 8,000 won. Emperor Khai Dinh was the 12th emperor of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty, and he reigned from 1916 to 1925. The buildings are constructed in shades of gray, and Emperor Kaidin is known as a king who pursued a policy of appeasement with France, which is said to have laid the groundwork for establishing a culture that blended East and West.

After finishing this Hoi An tour and coming back to Da Nang, it was a little past 6 PM. The weather was cloudy with a light drizzle, but it was cooler and better for walking than under the hot sun. Since you don't have to walk far or too much, this tour is also recommended for elderly folks who usually walk slowly.