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The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)vsTomb of Tu Duc
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) and Tomb of Tu Duc are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tomb of Tu Duc is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon). Tomb of Tu Duc comes in at 87 with endorsements from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam
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Lonely Planet "On top of the gate is Ngu Phung (Belvedere of the Five Phoenixes); on its upper level is a huge drum and bell." Full review
Frommer's "One of 10 entrances to the city, this southern entrance is the most dynamic." Full review
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Be sure to climb to the top and have a look at the view.
Tomb of Tu Duc Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's Frommer's
Hue, Vietnam
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Lonely Planet "This tomb, constructed between 1864 and 1867, is the most popular and impressive of the royal mausoleums." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The second son of King Thieu Tri, Tu Duc was a lover of poetry who designed this mausoleum to serve as his eternal pleasure garden." Full review
Fodor's "The Tomb of Tu Duc, one of Hue's most visited tombs, has its own lake and pine forest, and is easily accessed by bike." Full review
Frommer's "The largest in Vietnam, at 20 tons, it has its own pavilion in the tomb. The highlight of the grounds is the lotus-filled lake ringed by frangipani trees, with a large pavilion in the center. " Full review
