Dubbed the symbol of Hue, Meridian Gate (Ngo Mon) has finally reopened to guests at the beginning of the new year 2021 after a long period of restoration. In the heart of Hue citadel, Kinh Mon Mon or Nam Mon Quan is one of the iconic architectural works from the Nguyen Dynasty – the last dynasty of Vietnam. The gate is an elaborate construction consisting of a brick foundation and a beautiful wooden pavilion with terracotta bricks, called the Ngu Phung Lau (Palace of the Year of the Phoenix).
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Back in time, this work has been severely damaged by time and war, the Meridian Gate restoration project was started in 2012 by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center. Divided into 2 phases from 2012 – 2015 and from 2016 – 2019. Total investment capital is more than 80 billion VND. In addition to the comprehensively restored architecture, it is expected to restore some Nguyen Dynasty rituals such as the opening ceremony of the doctorate in the national exams taking place at Ngu Phung Lau or the Changing of the Guard ceremony just before the ceremony. Kinh Mon gate. . Right from the first days of reopening, Meridian has attracted countless visitors from all over the country to visit and explore.
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
