Luoyang’s Tian and Ming Temples Open after Extensive Renovations

Tian and Ming Temple

The Tian and Ming Temples of the ancient city of Luoyang date back to the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907) and are in an area considered to be the cradle of Chinese civilisation.

Luoyang was the capital city of 13 ancient dynasties and the place of many religious, artistic and cultural originations. 

The two temples underwent extensive renovation and are now open to the public. The Ming Temple, with its impressive roofline and golden crown houses eight exhibition halls. 

Originally built in 688, it was once one of the most celebrated ancient Chinese sites for rituals and ceremonies. 

It is now again a shining bastion of culture, this time with restored exterior and a grand gilded interior. 

The Tian Temple, also called the “Holy Temple of Heaven,” was built in 689 and was once used by Wu Zetian, China’s only female emperor, as a royal site for Buddhist rites. 

Visitors can now tour the grounds and view exhibits within the temples.