The Meridian Gate, also known as the South Gate, is the main entrance to the Imperial City of Huế located within its citadel. Constructed in 1833 under the rule of Emperor Minh Mạng, this spectacular attraction is composed of a main structure with two protruding wing sections representing que towers - traditional towers found at the entrances of palaces and tombs. The ground level has five entrances, while the upper level consists of the "Five-Phoenix Pavilion", from which the emperor watched troop movements and his subjects bringing homage. Despite suffering damage during the Vietnam War, the Meridian Gate continues to stand proudly today as a proud testament to the past.