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| Ngo Mon Gate | |
Ngo Mon Gate is the main entrance in the south and the largest one in four main gates of Hue Citadel. This is an architectural work owning the highest value in the architectural ensemble of Nguyen Dynasty still existing today. Architecturally, Ngo Mon in Hue city owns some similar architectural features of Ngo Mon Gate in Beijing, yet it still clearly reflected the architectural style of Vietnam. Ngo Mon Gate faces to the South with the overall structure of perpendicular U-shaped construction, in which its bottom is located in the Citadel with arms reaching out. The main gate is divided into two parts: below is the ground level and above is a pavilion (Ngu Phung Pavilion).
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| Issued Country | Vietnam |
| Issued Year | 1990 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Arts Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |