Tuu Duc was a poor king who lacked any backbone. When things went wrong, he blamed himself and he did not rule with any great authority. This site he built for fun and on the backs of many peasants. It is being restored with the help of the German government.
There is a large pond with streams flowing into it. The king would row his boat around and compose poetry.
A view of the pond from the top of the stairs by the grave.
A beautiful bonsai. Here, bonsai are not super small, but rather about 3-5 feet tall.
This is where Tuu Duc is buried.
Here is a panoramic view of the building which houses his tomb.
