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A sub-par amateur photograph of the Khai Dinh gilded bronze statue that sits above his resting place.

Khai Dinh Tomb: The Hue Emperor with a Taste for the Occident

Posted on 15/03/202313/11/2024 by Danh Hoàng

Explore Khai Dinh’s unique tomb, a blend of Vietnamese and European styles reflecting French influence in early 20th-century Vietnam. Discover its intricate design, concrete construction, and the story of its controversial emperor.