Mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long

Was so shocked at how enormous the place was. So scenic, peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommend renting a bike if the weather is mild-cool. If it’s sunny then it’s best to get tickets to ride the buggy because there will be a LOT of walking otherwise. It’s a sacred place so please dress accordingly, and do not litter.

very beautiful and no people which makes it even more beautiful. when you arrive at the ticket office you can rent a bike for 10k VND. i didn’t know so i walked but if i had to go back i would suggest taking the bike so you can stroll around the lake with more ease. i suggest doing the full loop around the lake since there’s a lot of hidden gems and beautiful landscapes to see. and best of all: NO PEOPLEEEE.

Worth a visit. Place is large and serene. Get the bicycles to ride around the place. Electric vehicle only bring you to the tomb and not around. While the bicycle you can travel and stop anywhere and after the tomb you can cycle around the ponds. Quite a nice pond. We were here in July it was so hot we were just too hot to ride the bikes ourselves.

If you’re looking for a quiet, slightly wild spot in Hue, you should check out Gia Long’s Tomb. It doesn’t get much attention, maybe because Emperor Gia Long wasn’t very popular in his time. But honestly, it’s a place worth visiting. As the first emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, he set the tone for the tomb architecture that followed. Walking around, you’ll find a calm, solemn atmosphere with stone statues, lakes, and old structures that have a unique, timeless beauty.

The area feels definitely cool thanks to dense greenery and the tomb architectural design is state-of-the-art also. Bike rent is available here for tourists so they can find it less tiring just to walk long way around the whole citadel. One of the most marvelous tombs in Hue.

we went when it was raining so we captured the misty mountain with white cranes. absolutely breath-taking.

Needs for historical information on the Gia Long King's life and his role in forming today's Vietnam. Better guiding signs and posts are needed for visitors.

Great place! We were there in the afternoon. No other tourists around. Well mantained.