The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) Hue

One of 10 entrances to the city of Hue, this southern entrance which is the most dynamic and beautiful one is called The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), Hue. In fact, it was the royal entry, and was erected and designed by Emperor Gia Long in the year 1823. The entrance was availed for significant proclamations, such as announcements of the names of successful doctoral candidates and most remarkably, the announcement of the resignation of the last emperor, Bao Dai, on August 13, 1945, to Ho Chi Minh.

Like other historical buildings and structures of this Vietnamese city of Hue, this gate was also severely damaged by the war. War in the country of Vietnam has made its effect mostly on every valuable structure which is tinted with the country's rich historical and eventful past. However, thanks to the present authority of Vietnam, which has nicely restored many of their almost lost glory. With classic Chinese roofs covering the ritual space, complete with large drums and an altar may be a good example of the magnificent efforts of the present Vietnam in restoring the sign of its wonderful past.

While visiting Hue or taking a trip to the top most attractions of this Vietnamese city, you will surely step into The Noon Gate which in the local language termed as Cua Ngo Mon. And during your visit to this royal and gigantic entrance you will see a list still hangs on the wall on the upper floor naming the successful doctoral candidates of the past during the Emperor's time.

The entrance has found a prominent place in Vietnam's modern history because of being the venue of the event in which from monarchy Vietnam shifted to communism with the contribution of none other than one of the greatest communist Ho Chi Minh.

The previous capital of the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, the royal city of Hué is located on the country's central coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Despite a turbulent history it retains much of its artistic identity and has been recognized as a Cultural World Heritage Site.

Hotels in Hue
Huong Giang Hotel	Green Hotel
The Pilgrimage Village Hotel	Asia Hotel
Ngoc Huong Hotel	Heritage Hotel