Yingtianmen Site Travel Guide

Yingtianmen Site Travel Guide: Basic Information - Opening Hours: 09:00–22:00; ticket sales end at 21:30, last entry at 21:00. A 3D laser projection show is held at the North Square at 20:30 every Saturday and Sunday. - Ticket Price: Basic adult tickets start at CNY 30, some combo tickets such as "Yingtianmen + Heaven Hall + Jiuzhou Pool" are CNY 150. - Address: No. 23 Dingding South Road, Old Town, Luoyang, Henan Province. Transportation - Subway: Take Subway Line 1 to Yingtianmen Station, exit from Exit A, and walk to the site. - Bus: Take Bus No. 4, 5, 9, 58, 69, 86, etc., and get off at "Dingding South Road Zhongzhou Middle Road" or other stops. - Self-driving: Navigate to Yingtianmen Site, there are parking lots nearby, such as Yingtianmen Site Park Parking Lot, Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park Parking Lot, etc. Travel Route - Daytime Route: Visit Yingtianmen Site Museum first to learn about the construction history of Yingtianmen, archaeological discoveries, etc. Then climb Yingtianmen Tower to admire the iconic buildings such as the double three-out que and the Five Phoenix Tower, and experience the ancient royal rituals. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of Luoyang City from the tower. - Night Route: Arrive at the North Square in advance to watch the 3D laser projection show at 20:30. After the light show, enjoy the night view of Yingtianmen nearby, or go to the second-floor platform of Mingtang to continue enjoying the night view of Yingtianmen. Highlights - Architecture and Site: The Yingtianmen architectural complex is laid out in a "concave" shape, with a length of 137 meters from east to west, a que tower height of 36.4 meters, and magnificent buildings such as the city tower, duo tower, and que tower. The site museum displays the gates and que tower remains from the Sui and Tang dynasties. - Immersive Performance: Ancient costume song and dance performances such as "Tianmen Welcome Ceremony" and "Tang Palace Banquet" are available, and you can participate in costume changes to recreate the scenes of the Tang Dynasty court. "Tianmen Youdao" is an interactive performance combining sound, light, and electricity, providing a unique experience for visitors. - Interactive Activities: Participate in the "Shendu Grand Assembly" NPC interaction, experience ancient customs clearance stamps, and enjoy special projects such as script murder and Hanfu costume change (including makeup). Nearby Facilities - Food: You can go to the nearby Shizi Street Night Market to taste local specialties such as Luoyang Water Banquet, Bufa Soup, and Jiang Noodles. - Accommodation: There are hotels such as All Seasons Hotel and Hanting Hotel nearby, or you can choose homestays around the scenic area for convenient travel. - Shopping: There are cultural and creative stores in the scenic area selling souvenirs related to Yingtianmen and Sui-Tang culture, such as fridge magnets, postcards, bookmarks, etc.