Three thousand soldiers and laborers worked on the tomb in 1840. After he died his son enlisted 9 000 soldiers and workers to finish the job. The King had 142 offspring so I guess he was quite pleased to eventually be lying in peace.
A 10 ft/3 m high wall runs around 40 buildings in a beautiful park setting.
This is Thong Minh Chinh Truc Bridge over the Ton Nguyet Lake.
Views across the lake from the Stela Pavilion
Painted ceiling of the Stela Pavillion
