The best place to watch the Yingtianmen light show

The best place to watch the Yingtianmen light show is on the second floor of Mingtang.

Stars twinkling, dragons and horses galloping, turtles emerging from the water, etc., are all colorful scenes that change rapidly like waves and flowing clouds. Laser projection, stereo sound, lighting and other technological means are used to combine music and videos. , architecture, and history are integrated into one, bringing a visual and auditory feast to the audience in just 12 minutes. On the second floor of the Mingtang at Yingtianmen, you can enjoy a panoramic view, which is a unique experience.

The light show begins with the pattern of the Big Dipper in the sky, leading to the "Seven Heavens Architecture" on the ground. Later, there is a scene of a galloping dragon and horse, which actually tells the story of a dragon and horse emerging from the Yellow River during the Fuxi period, carrying the "Hetu" on its back. After seeing the light show at Yingtianmen, it’s still early, so you can walk into Jiuzhou Pool, participate in the night tour here, and enjoy the immersive costume show. If you are willing, you can even interact with the actors and taste the culture and customs of the prosperous Tang Dynasty together.

The value influence of Yingtian Gate

The layout of the two opposing gates of Yingtian Gate is the same as the layout of the Changhe Gate of Luoyang City Palace in the Northern Wei Dynasty and the double gate of Zhuming Gate in Ye City of the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi Dynasties. It is similar and influenced the shape and layout of Xuande Gate in Tokyo in the Northern Song Dynasty, Chongtian Gate in Dadu in the Yuan Dynasty, and Meridian Gate in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This concept of the shape of the capital palace has been inherited and continuously developed and changed since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, but what never changes is the royal etiquette and majesty represented by its majestic and grand buildings.

Documents record many national political and ceremonial activities held at Yingtianmen. It is precisely because of the ritual significance of this palace shape that it is not only a building, but also a symbol of the country and imperial power. The discovery of the Yingtianmen ruins provides valuable information for studying the architectural characteristics of the city gates in the capitals of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. From the perspective of architectural history, it also has a profound impact on the construction of the capital of future generations and has great historical and academic value.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Yingtianmen