Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb

Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb is a historic monument located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Vinh Te Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Built in 1829, it is the burial place of Nguyen dynasty mandarin Thoai Ngoc Hau and his two wives. Recognized as a National Historic Relic, the tomb is noted for its traditional architecture, ancient stele, and tranquil setting, and is a significant cultural and historical attraction in the Mekong Delta region.

Visitors can expect a tranquil, historic tomb complex at the foot of Sam Mountain surrounded by trees and low hills. The site includes the main tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau flanked by the tombs of his two wives, a courtyard, ancient stele house, incense altar, and traditional Nguyen dynasty architectural details with tiled roofs and stone walls. The area is quiet and respectful, suitable for sightseeing, photography, and learning about local history.

Built in 1829, the tomb is the burial place of Thoai Ngoc Hau (1761-1829), a high-ranking mandarin of the Nguyen dynasty. He is credited with reclaiming land in the Mekong Delta, directing the excavation of the Vinh Te Canal (1819-1824) and developing Chau Doc and An Giang. The tomb was constructed before his death according to his wishes and contains his remains and those of his two wives, Chau Thi Te and Truong Thi Mit.

The tomb is classified as a National Historic Relic and is an important site of ancestor veneration and local heritage in An Giang. It reflects traditional Vietnamese funerary architecture and Confucian values of the Nguyen period and is visited for cultural education and respectful commemoration, especially during festivals at Sam Mountain.