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Tomb of Tu Duc

Hue, Vietnam
Ranked #7 of 24 attractions in Hue
4.0 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: The final resting-place of this Nguyen Dynasty emperor and scholar was built before his death. A lake, pavilion and theatre still exist on the... more » Owner description: The final resting-place of this Nguyen Dynasty emperor and scholar was built before his death. A lake, pavilion and theatre still exist on the grounds. « less
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Singapore, Singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Good to see it if you're interested in the history but can give it a miss if you been to the Minh Mang Tomb

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Kent
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is a huge tomb complex although many of the buildings are ruins. Set in grounds filled with pine and frangipani trees wander the grounds and the different buildings. This was the busiest tomb we visited with lots of tour groups, yet it was still easy to find peace and quiet to explore buildings alone

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Galway
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The details are amazing in this place. I found it fascinating the way these rulers planned their own elaborate tombs before their deaths.

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Federal Way, Washington
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Interesting, quiet setting. Unfortunately it is rundown due to limited government resources for upkeep and maintenance. The lake house is quite beautiful.

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Hervey Bay, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

the buildings on this site are great and the theatre is awesome. tomb for this emporer was very modest compared to others we saw. nice lake with lovely buiding overlooking it. worth a visit.

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Tokyo
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The grounds are huge, the buildings are interesting. If you see only two things in Hue, this and the Citadel are probably the ones.

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Melbourne
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012 via mobile

This was great place to visit and wander around. The lake area was a peaceful respite from the hot sun. Very interesting Place. Would recommend.

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Melbourne, Aus
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Another tomb we visited. It was worth a look. Plenty of stairs so be careful! There should be more signs with information about the place.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The tombs consist of a vast complex of temples pagodas and gardens and there is plenty to see. We did it just using our guidebook but perhaps a guided tour would enhance the value of the time spent. Many of the ruins have been well restored and it is fascinating to walk amongst the the structures. The entrance fee is... More

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San Leandro, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We only had time for one tomb visit during our short stay in Hue, but really enjoyed seeing the Tu Duc tombs. Maybe it was the rain, but there weren't many people there when we visited and you could take your time walking around in peace. The tombs themselves are grand without being ostentatious and are located in a nice... More

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