Lingxing Gate

Stand before Lingxing Gate, the grand entrance to Xi'an's imperial examination hall where ancient scholars' dreams began! Marvel at the intricate dragon-phoenix carvings and gilded calligraphy on this Ming-Qing stone archway. Running your hands over its weathered pillars, you can almost hear examinees' nervous breaths centuries ago. Magically atmospheric when lit at night, it's a photographer's dream backdrop!