Mingtang · Tiantang
On-site protection and exhibition halls of the Wu-Zhou-era palace city's main hall 'Mingtang' (Wanxiang Shengong, Palace of Myriad Phenomena) and Buddhist worship tower 'Tiantang' (Tongtian Futu, Pagoda Reaching Heaven)
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-21:30
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 120
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
On-site protection and exhibition halls of the Wu-Zhou-era palace city's main hall 'Mingtang' (Wanxiang Shengong, Palace of Myriad Phenomena) and Buddhist worship tower 'Tiantang' (Tongtian Futu, Pagoda Reaching Heaven). The huge central-pillar foundation pit of the Mingtang and the top-floor panorama of the Tiantang are the two main highlights—Wu Zetian issued decrees and banqueted her officials here. The inspiration behind the Detective Dee film series and a core section of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park.
Getting there: Bus, Yingtianmen stop, then a short walk
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