Yingtianmen (main gate of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City palace city)
A rebuilt gate tower on the ruins of the south gate of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City palace city; its double-sided triple-winged que design is hailed as the 'First Gate of the Sui and Tang'
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-22:00 (night light show)
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A rebuilt gate tower on the ruins of the south gate of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City palace city; its double-sided triple-winged que design is hailed as the 'First Gate of the Sui and Tang'. First built in the first year of Sui Daye (605), when it was called Zetianmen, it hosted both Emperor Gaozong of Tang's presentation of captives and Wu Zetian's enthronement proclamation. Today you can climb the tower for views over the Luo River and the palace city's central axis; a night 3D projection light show recreates the grandeur of the High Tang—the landmark cover of Heluo culture.
Getting there: Bus, Yingtianmen stop
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