This is a good place. Nice buildings and some nice artifacts. One of the last royal rulers of Vietnam and the french influence is apparent. These are some great figures in the courtyard. The building are very aged and blackish on the outside.
Worth a couple of hours
It did look pretty special compared to the other tombs and the history made it even more interesting! From the architecture to sculpture itself, everything was amazing. Definitely a must to visit in Hue!
The most majestic of all the tombs in the area I visited in my opinion. Spectacular! I rented a scooter and did a day trip of tombs - the other highlight was Tu Duc.
There are 129 steep steps to reach the mausoleum at the top where you will find great views. This tomb shows a great deal of French influence since Khai Dinh worked closely (some say colluded) with the French and toured France a few years before his death explaining the influence in the designs
I had been told in advance that there are seven emperors' tombs in Hue, and if you only see one, make sure it's Khai Dinh. I think that was good advice. Both the exterior and exterior are spectacular, a unique and elaborate design. Hue is an OK city, but the best attractions are seen via a tour. My friend and I booked an all-day tour, which included a dragon boat, the pagoda, the Citadel and Khai Dinh's tomb, plus one other tomb. It was a smart investment. All were terrific.
