Built in Sep 1840 and fully completed in 1843, Minh Mang's tomb is a standard architectural complex consisting of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions...etc.) designed on an symmetric axis running from Dai Hong gate to the foot of La Thanh (Surrounding Wall) behind the Emperor's tomb.
The constructions are distributed into three main parallel axis of which Than Dao path is the centre.
Dai Hong Mon: It is the main gate to enter the tomb. The gate presents three paths with 24 heaving roofs covered with beautiful decorations. The gate was opened only once to bring the Emperor's coffin to the tomb, and had been tightly closed since then.

Visiting Minh Mang’s tomb, one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions