The Meridian Gate or Wumen (simplified Chinese: 午门; traditional Chinese: 午門; pinyin: Wǔmén; Manchu: ᠵᡠᠯᡝᡵᡤᡳ ᡩᡠᠯᡳᠮᠪᠠᡳ ᡩᡠᡴᠠ; Möllendorff: julergi dulimbai duka) is the southern and largest gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Meridian Gate, Wumen in Chinese, is the southern entrance of Forbidden City. It is the largest and the main gate to this magnificent ancient architectural complex.

The Meridian Gate (Vietnamese: Ngọ Môn, Chữ Hán: 午門), also known as the South Gate, is the main gate to the Imperial City, Huế, located within the citadel of Huế.

Jan 5, 2021 · The Meridian Gate is the main entrance to the Forbidden City. It was called Meridian Gate because the emperor believed that the Meridian line went right through the Forbidden City and his imperial residence was the center of the cosmos.

Dec 3, 2023 · Meridian Gate draws thousands of visitors around the world to Hue with its magnificent and splendid architecture since it was once the royal entrance to the Imperial City of Hue. Through many historical ups and downs, this place remains its value as a symbol of power, prosperity, and elegance.

Jul 6, 2021 · Wu men (午门) in Chinese, the Meridian Gate, is the Southern Gate and the largest gate in the Forbidden City. It now serves as the only entrance to the Forbidden City. Looking out over Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the Meridian Gate is centered firmly on the north-south axis of the palace, directly on the axis of symmetry.

Jan 17, 2024 · Meridian Gate, also known as Ngo Mon Gate, is not only an architectural landmark but also a historical and cultural symbol of Hue City. Despite enduring various historical challenges since its construction in 1833, this site still emanates a …

It is the southern entrance to the imperial palace. It has a concave layout with the five pavilions neatly arranged on top, reflecting the imperial dignity. The lower part of the...

The Meridian Gate (front gate) of the Ming Palace, viewed from the northern (inner) side. The Ming Palace (Chinese: 明故宫; pinyin: Míng Gùgōng; lit. 'Ming Former Palace'), also known as the " Forbidden City of Nanjing ", was the 14th-century imperial palace of the early Ming dynasty, when Nanjing was the capital of China.

The Meridian Gate, Wumen in Chinese, is the southern entrance of the Forbidden City. Since Chinese emperors believed that they were sons of Heaven and should live in the center of the universe, and they believed the Meridian Line went through the Forbidden City, the …