The historical site comprising the ancestral house and tomb of Nguyen Tri Phuong is an architectural complex located in Chi Long Village, Phong Chuong Commune, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province. This site includes the Trung Hieu Temple and the Nguyen Tri Phuong Tomb. It serves as both a place of worship and the final resting place for the "Three Loyal and Patriotic Officials" from the same family who made significant contributions to the country: General Nguyen Tri Phuong, his younger brother Nguyen Duy (an advisor), and Nguyen Lam (Nguyen Tri Phuong's second son and royal consort).

The Nguyen Tri Phuong ancestral house and tomb were recognized as a National Heritage site by Decision No. 575-QD/VHTT on July 14, 1990, issued by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism).

According to historical records, Nguyen Tri Phuong, also known by his real name Nguyen Van Chuong, courtesy name Ham Trinh, styled as Duong Xuyen, was born on the 21st of July in the Year of Canh Than (1800) in Duong Long Village (Chi Long), Chanh Loc District, Phong Dien County (now Phong Chuong Commune, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province). The title "Nguyen Tri Phuong" was bestowed upon him by King Tu Duc in the Year of Canh Tuat (1850), derived from the phrase "Dong tha tri phuong," meaning courageous and resourceful.

Serving under the reigns of Kings Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, and Tu Duc, Nguyen Tri Phuong (1800-1873) held numerous important positions in the Nguyen Dynasty court. He was a prominent Vietnamese military leader during the Nguyen Dynasty era. Nguyen Tri Phuong served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Nguyen Dynasty's army, leading resistance against French invasion forces in Danang (1858), Gia Dinh (1861), and Hanoi (1873). After the fall of Hanoi, he was captured by the French, but he refused to cooperate and went on a hunger strike until his death on December 20, 1873 (1st of November in the lunar calendar), at the age of 73. His heroic deeds were engraved on stone tablets at the Vo Mieu Temple in Hue.

After his sacrifice, the remains of Nguyen Tri Phuong and his son Nguyen Lam (who also perished while defending Hanoi) were brought back to their hometown for burial, as ordered by King Tu Duc. Their tombs were constructed by the family lineage around 1874. In 1875, King Tu Duc recognized Nguyen Tri Phuong's loyalty to the dynasty throughout three reigns and decided to honor him with multiple places of worship. He ordered the construction of the Trung Hieu Temple in Phong Chuong to commemorate General Nguyen Tri Phuong, his younger brother Nguyen Duy, and his son Nguyen Lam. King Tu Duc's decree stated, "The loyal and courageous General Nguyen Tri Phuong sacrificed himself in Hanoi, his younger brother, Advisor Nguyen Duy, also sacrificed himself in the South, and his son, General Nguyen Van Lam, also sacrificed himself in Hanoi following his father. Some sacrificed for the country, others for their father's honor, but they all demonstrated loyalty and righteousness within one family. Therefore, the royal court should give them special recognition."

Through wars and the passage of time, the church and tomb complex of Nguyen Tri Phuong have remained almost intact to this day.

On July 14, 1990, the historical site comprising the church and tomb of Nguyen Tri Phuong, along with the tombs of Nguyen Lam (his son) and Nguyen Duy (his younger brother), was officially recognized as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism) under Decision No. 575-QD/VH.

From the main road leading to a small village lane, a clean concrete path extends. A spacious mound of earth, approximately 500m2 in size and standing over 2 meters tall, stands out amidst the vast rice fields. This is the burial site of the esteemed General Nguyen Tri Phuong.

The tomb complex of the renowned general Nguyen Tri Phuong rises amidst the Phong Chuong rice fields, his homeland.

The tomb wall is not particularly high, allowing one to clearly see the two tombs inside from the outside. The first tomb upon entering the gate belongs to General Nguyen Lam, which is built in a square shape with a layer of soil left for grass to grow on top. Slightly tilted behind and to the left is the tomb of General Nguyen Tri Phuong, constructed more solidly and with more intricate detailing, featuring two blocks stacked upon each other. His tomb follows the common style of tombs for high-ranking officials during the feudal era, with a low surrounding wall and a pair of mythical creatures at the gate posts, with dragon motifs adorning the back wall of the tomb. Overall, while the tomb of General Nguyen Lam shares the same style as that of General Nguyen Tri Phuong, there are noticeable differences in details and decorative motifs, making it less imposing than his father's tomb.

The tomb of General Nguyen Tri Phuong was built according to the common practices of constructing tombs for high-ranking officials during the feudal era

A close-up view of the statue in front of the tomb of General Nguyen Tri Phuong.

The tomb of Captain Nguyen Lam (the second son of General Nguyen Tri Phuong) features a similar architectural style but differs in details and decorative motifs.

The partition wall adorned with raised tiger motifs stands in front of the tomb of Captain Nguyen Lam.