The imposing Ngo Mon Gate (Meridian Gate) standing majestically above the royal moat. Step through the historic main entrance of the Hue Imperial Citadel on a heritage journey with startour.
A wide shot capturing Ngo Mon Gate (Meridian Gate), the grand main entrance to the Hue Imperial Citadel. Built during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang in 1833, the monumental structure features a massive U-shaped stone and brick foundation with three rectangular central entrances and two arched side gates. Above the fortress base sits the elegant Ngu Phung Pavilion (Five Phoenix Pavilion) adorned with green and yellow glazed tile roofs, carved dragon finials, and vibrant red lacquer wooden columns. In the foreground, a stone bridge spans the calm green waters of the surrounding moat, setting a majestic backdrop under a bright sky on a cultural sightseeing tour with startour.