The Zhuque Gate is the south gate of the Imperial City of the Tang Dynasty. It is named because the Suzaku among the four statues represents the south. Under the door is Zhuque Street in the center of the city. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, emperors often held celebrations here. In the third year of Zhenguan (629), Xuanzang left Chang’an and left Liangzhou in order to obtain the Buddhist scriptures. He passed through Yumen Pass and walked westward alone along the Silk Road. He went through many hardships and dangers on the way. Finally, it took him 4 years and traveled through dozens of countries before finally arriving in Tianzhu (Tianzhu). Nalanda Temple in present-day India. In the 19th year of Zhenguan (645), Xuanzang returned from Buddhist scriptures and returned to Chang’an, bringing back 657 Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty sent Prime Minister Fang Xuanling to welcome Xuanzang, and the welcoming ceremony was held at Zhuque Gate. At that time, the magnificent Zhuque Gate was the main entrance of the imperial city and the south gate through which the emperor entered and exited.
Telephone
029-87272792
Reference when using
Less than 1 hour
transportation
Bus: Take No. 23, No. 29, No. 31, No. 32, No. 187, No. 193, No. 204, No. 218, No. 229, No. 618, No. 213, No. 8 (610) and wait for the bus to “Zhuquemen” “Get off the station and walk for 1 minute.
Tickets
Admission to the exterior is free
Opening hours
All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)