I made a special trip to Luoyang just for this shot

Yingtian Gate, the south main gate of the Sui and Tang Dynasties' Luoyang Palace City, was originally built in 605 AD. It was used continuously for 523 years through the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, and Northern Song periods. It served as the core venue for major state ceremonies and diplomatic activities at the time. Its architecture is magnificent, with a function similar to the Meridian Gate in Beijing today. It witnessed many grand events such as Emperor Yang of Sui taking control of the Eastern Capital, the Empress Wu Zetian ascending the throne, and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang receiving Japanese envoys. During the Lantern Festival, Yingtian Gate Square hosts grand performances of various traditional operas, with troupes stretching for miles, creating a lively atmosphere. Yingtian Gate had different names in various historical periods: it was called "Zetian Gate" during the Sui Dynasty, renamed "Yingtian Gate" in the Tang Dynasty, and known as "Wufeng Tower" during Emperor Xuanzong's reign. Each name carries profound historical and cultural significance. Today, the Yingtian Gate ruins have been restored, and especially under the snow, the gate looks ancient and solemn, adding a romantic and mysterious feeling of time travel. When you come to Luoyang, be sure to check in at Yingtian Gate to experience the profound history and unique charm of this thousand-year-old ancient gate. Whether in the quietness of the snow or the brilliance of the lights at night, you will have an unforgettable travel experience. Come to Yingtian Gate and start a cultural journey through a thousand years!