Previously, I talked about Hue in general. In this post, I’ll talk more specifically more about the tombs.
You can tour the tomb (called Lang in Vietnamese) sites in a couple of ways. One, take a river boat down Song Huong. Two, rent a motorbike, and create your own tour.
You can easily see all three in one day. Expect to be tired after a day of sun, though. I suggest buying a water bottle at each stop to keep yourself hydrated. If you’re worried about how much it costs to get into these sights, well don’t- It’s cheap enough for Vietnamese tourists.
Khai Dinh:
Khai Dinh’s tomb is my favorite of the three. Actually, there are four tombs altogether, but I don’t think anyone cares about the fourth one. This tomb is built on a hill/mountain side, so you have to walk up stairs to get in. If you’d like to do a Rocky impersonation, these stairs will help, running up them is not for the meek. Or weak. Once you’re up, you’ve got a great view.
Minh Mang:
Minh Mang is most famous or infamous for his love conquests. I don’t even remember the stories, but if you drink his wine (not literally his), you’re supposed to be able to add +10 to your own sexual conquest ability.
Tu Duc:
If anything, all 3 tombs are unique. That said, I don’t like Tu Duc. Maybe that’s because both times I’ve been there, it’s been the last tomb of the day. It’s not bad, but there’s nothing particularly noteworthy about it. I don’t think Tu Duc is too proud of it either. Altogether, though, do see all three. And drink water. And wear sunscreen. And…….
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