Tomb of Minh Mang

Tomb of Minh Mang (12km) - Possibly the best of the lot, situated inside a wall and covering several hectares. Woodland and water make it a very relaxing place to be - Minh Mang was definitely a country boy at heart! The main buildings are arranged on an east-west axis, including a courtyard surrounded by warrior statues and several temples and pavilions. Several bridges cross two lakes before the axis ends before the vast burial mound (which is circled by a fence). If you're dropped off by boat, note that there is a stretch of souvenir sellers to navigate during the short walk to the mausoleum entrance. Same goes for the car/coach/motorbike park, but they are only trying hard to earn a crust. Bike park is only 5000 dong.