Emperor Khai Dinh ascended the throne in 1916, known as the 12^th king of the Nguyen Dynasty. The construction was built around 11 years with the materials such as iron, steel, cement from France, porcelain, glass from Japan, Chinese. To be able to complete the tomb, the principles had to raise the national tax to 30%. Although it has the smallest area among the tombs, Khai Dinh tomb is the most effort- consuming and the most expensive tomb of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Surrounding the tomb is a stream, mountains and hills creating majestic, natural scenery. Upon entering, you will be impressed by the rectangular structure emerging 127 steps, leaning against the mountain. The tomb is the harmonious combination between European and Asian architecture as well as architectural features of Hinduism, Buddhism, Roman and Gothic.

In the highest position, Thien Dinh place is the burial area of King Khai Dinh's corpse being the most artistic values and unique design of the tomb. The primary responsibility to create the perfect work of art in the Thien Dinh Palace was Pham Van Tanh – a talented artisan, author of three murals “nine dragons hidden in cloud, the biggest murals in Vietnam. It made from crockery and rare stones imported from China and Japan which was decorated the ceiling of three halls in Thien Dinh Palace.     

Tomb of Khai Dinh is the top of art on porcelain and glass. It is a timeless and valuable work of art and architecture.