Xi'an City God Temple Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The City God's Temple was built in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387). It was originally located on Jiuyao Street inside the east gate. It was moved to its current location in the 8th year of Xuande's reign in the Ming Dynasty (1432). It was one of the three largest City God's temples in the world at that time, and governed several provinces in the northwest. , so it is called "Chenghuang Temple". The Capital God's Temple is adjacent to the north side of the middle section of West Street, between Beiguangji Street and Daxue Lane. It is an antique building in the Ming and Qing Dynasty styles. It is one of the only two remaining Taoist temples in the city.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions of the Capital God's Temple include the archway, Wenchang Pavilion, Yimen, main hall, Fire Temple, Notre Dame Hall, theater building, ancient street, Ziqi Donglai, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National Key Cultural Relics Protection UnitScenic spot features:
Photography, culture, City God Temple, pedestrian street, City God Temple, ancient streetTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City
How to get there:
In the urban area, you can take No. 4, No. 7, No. 15, No. 32, No. 201, No. 215, No. 218, No. 221, No. 222, No. 251, No. 252, No. 302, No. 604, No. 604, No. 611, No. 612 Buses No. K205, K300, K43, K45, K618 and K630 get off at Guangji Street Station.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
City God Temple ticket prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. Every year from the 1st to the 15th day of the first lunar month and the 8th day of the fourth lunar month, there is a traditional temple fair in the City God Temple, which is very lively.
2. City God Xi'an Drum Music, as an important historical and cultural relic of the City God Temple, was born out of the court music of the Tang Dynasty. It is known as "the living fossil of ancient Chinese music" and "the symphony of ancient Xi'an". It is the representative of ancient Chinese music. A wonderful flower, worth seeing.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
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