Thai Dich Lake and Trung Dao Bridge of Hue

Between Ngo Mon and Thai Hoa Palace is Thai Dich Lake, which was dug in 1833. It is crossed by Trung Dao Bridge. At both ends stands one monument elaborately carved with a five-clawed dragon (cloud dragon on bronze columns). Though the two columns were symmetrically built, one dragon is soaring up and the other one is slithering down, so they still create an attractive liveliness.

Thai Dich Lake is covered with water lilies and lotuses while century-old red jasmine trees mirror in its water, filling the air with their sweet fragrances. The lake offers a charming halt for the rambler visiting the constructions of the Citadel.