Vietnam - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 183

Ngo Mon Gate
The principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure is Ngo Mon Gate, which faces the Flag
Tower. The central passageway with its yellow doors was reserved for the use of the em-
peror, as was the bridge across the lotus pond. Others had to use the gates to either side
and the paths around the pond.

GATE

Thai Hoa Palace
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PALACE

The Palace of Supreme Harmony (1803) is a spacious hall with an ornate timber roof sup-
ported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. It was used for the emperor's official recep-
tions and other important ceremonies.

Halls of the Mandarins
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HISTORIC BUILDING

Located immediately behind Thai Hoa Palace on either side of a courtyard, these halls
were used by mandarins as offices and to prepare for court ceremonies.
Behind the courtyard are the ruins of Can Chanh Palace MAP GOOGLE MAP , where two
wonderful long galleries, painted in gleaming scarlet lacquer, have been reconstructed.

Emperor's Reading Room
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HISTORIC BUILDING