Ngo Mon Hue - Masterpiece of Hue royal architecture

Ngo Mon Hue is a unique architectural work with value in many aspects, an image associated with the dreamy land of Hue. This place is located in the complex of Hue ancient capital relics, along with Truong Tien Bridge, Thien Mu Pagoda, Ky Dai... becoming the most typical images of Hue city. Let's follow HoaBinh Tourist to explore the masterpiece of Hue royal architecture now.

History of Ngo Mon Hue

Ngo Mon is which side gate of Hue Imperial Citadel? Ngo Mon historical relic is the main gate located south of the Imperial Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue city. The relic is a unique architectural work. Besides being the main entrance gate of the Royal Palace, this place is also a ceremonial stage in many prominent events of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The history of Ngo Mon construction is based on the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi. The project was built in the 14th year of Minh Mang (1833), when the Nguyen Dynasty re-planned the entire architectural ground of the Imperial Citadel. At Ngo Mon Gate Hue, in 1945, King Bao Dai announced his abdication and handed over the sword and seal to the revolution.

Experiences when going to Ngo Mon Hue that cannot be missed

The historical building Ngo Mon Hue has great significance to Vietnamese history and culture, not only as a gate, but also as a whole perfect architectural complex with many interesting and attractive check-in points. When you come to Ngo Mon, don't miss these valuable experiences.

Admire the pinnacle architectural work of Ngo Mon Quan Hue

Ngo Mon Gate Hue was built in a complex-style architecture consisting of two main parts: the platform below and the Ngu Phung floor above, designed in harmony and matching each other, creating a unified whole despite the nature of the gate and various construction materials.

The platform below

The platform at Ngo Mon Hue was built majestically, more so than the platforms in other architectural works, with a total area of up to 1400 m2, built about 5m above the ground.
Ngo Mon has 5 gates:

• In the middle of the platform are 3 parallel doors, respectively: Ngo Mon (in the middle for the king), Ta Giap Mon (left) and Huu Giap Mon (right) for civil and military mandarins in the royal group religion.
• In the heart of the U-shaped wing, on both sides, there are 2 L-shaped doors. The top of the gate is a bow-shaped running through the middle of the platform, called Ta Dich Mon and Huu Dich Mon, which are paths for soldiers, elephants and horses follow the king.
• In Ngo Mon Hue, there is an open staircase system on both sides for you to go up to the platform, surrounded by a railing system skillfully sculpted with five-color glazed molded flower tiles.

Ngu Phung Floor above

Above the platform is the architectural system of the Ngu Phung pavilion, built of a wooden structure with a U-shaped design similar to the floor plan below, including two floors and two roof floors built on a platform of 1.14 meters.

The impressive point is that the roof system on the lower floor is designed to run around and cover the entire Ngo Mon to shade all parts of the hallway from the sun and rain. The roof system on the upper floor is divided into 9 sets of roofs, more complex, with the middle roof covered with lapis lazuli tiles, higher than the remaining 8 sets, covered with lapis lazuli tiles.

Check in for a virtual life amid a scene like something out of a historical or historical movie

Ngo Mon Hue is a virtual living place that "thousands of people like" when they come to the ancient capital of Hue to visit and travel. Because this place has countless beautiful photography angles, a nostalgic space, and unique architecture that creates a scene like in historical and historical movies that makes anyone admire because it is so magnificent.

• Tip 1: Take virtual photos at Ngo Mon Hue with wide-angle mode
• Tip 2: Taking photos with a conical hat creates a unique highlight for the photo
• Tip 3: Choose clothes in red or yellow tones that match the architectural decoration of the Imperial City for a striking photo
• Tip 4: Choose to check-in with ao dai at Ngo Mon for more elegance

Ticket price to visit Ngo Mon Hue

Ngo Mon Hue is open to visitors twice:

• Daytime: From 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Evening: From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The ticket price for each person visiting Ngo Mon is:

• Adults: 150,000 VND/person
• Children: 30,000 VND/person
• Children under 6 years old: Free

*** Free entrance to Ngo Mon for all subjects on Lunar New Year, Hue Liberation Day, and Vietnam National Day (September 2).

Experience in choosing a place to stay when traveling to Ngo Mon Hue

Hue travel experience, besides Ngo Mon, the ancient capital of Hue, there are many other famous check-in locations, so to explore and have the most complete vacation trip to Hue, you need to pay attention. Choose good accommodation.

Melia Vinpearl Hue is about 2km from Ngo Mon gate, takes about 5-10 minutes to travel, is a place to stay suggested and highly appreciated by many tourists for its luxurious, modern rooms, many amenities and services class, in addition, convenient to move to visit outstanding Hue royal architectural works.

Staying at Melia Vinpearl Hue is the best choice, convenient to visit Hue tourist attractions
Melia Vinpearl Hue is located in a prime location, right in the heart of the city, the number 1 resort in Hue:

• The hotel room system is comfortable, meeting 5-star standards, with 33 floors and 213 bedrooms with unique designs to bring comfort to visitors.
• Rooms at Melia Vinpearl Hue all possess clear views, overlooking famous locations of the ancient capital.
• The modern 4-season swimming pool located on the 8th floor of Melia Vinpearl Hue has spacious space, allowing visitors to relax and see the beautiful city of Hue from above.
• Melia Vinpearl Hue has a Sky Bar on the top floor, giving visitors the opportunity to admire the beautiful view of the entire sparkling city at night.
• The on-site restaurant system has a diverse menu, meeting all visitors' needs from Asian and European dishes to Hue specialties.
• Melia Vinpearl Hue is located very close to famous tourist destinations of Hue such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Tu Duc Khiem Lang, and the complex of Hue ancient capital relics.

What should you note when visiting Ngo Mon Hue?

• When visiting Ngo Mon Hue, you need to buy an entrance ticket from outside the Citadel, so keep it in your hand for ease of control.
• Pay attention to dressing politely, do not wear sleeveless shirts or clothes that are too short when visiting Ngo Mon, especially in worship areas and sacred places.
• Filming and photography are prohibited inside the interior.
• Smoking is not allowed inside the palace or places of worship.
• Around April-May every year, the Hue Festival takes place, many tourists come to Ngo Mon to watch attractive cultural and artistic programs. You should book a hotel room early to avoid running out of rooms and increasing service prices.

Ngo Mon Hue is a masterpiece of Hue royal architecture, a testament to the architectural and sculptural art imbued with indigenous characteristics and national identity. It is implicitly an image associated with the ancient capital, and is a door with can make people feel relaxed and peaceful. Hopefully with interesting information about Ngo Mon Gate Hue, you will have a fun trip with the most interesting experiences. For information about the Hue tour, please contact HoaBinh Tourist via hotline at 0939.311.911 - 0913.311.911 for 24/7 advice and support.