Wuwei South Gate Tower
南城门楼
A reconstructed south gate of Liangzhou's old city. Its gate tower, barbican and square are impressive, and its night views make it Wuwei's most photogenic city landmark.
The South Gate Tower is a reconstruction of the south gate of Liangzhou's old city, built to match its historical appearance. It consists of the city gate, a barbican and a three-storey gate tower, with an open South Gate Square in front. Visitors can climb the tower for a view over the city. After dark, lights outline the tower's silhouette, and locals often stroll and dance in the square, making it a good place to feel the atmosphere of the old city. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Confucian Temple. Whether climbing the tower costs money and what its opening hours are should be confirmed on site. The square is free.
Opening hours
Square open all day; tower hours per on-site notices
Nearby sights
- Wuwei Confucian Temple & Western Xia Museum
- Kumarajiva Temple
- Dayun Temple & Bell Tower
- Leitai Han Tomb
- Wuwei Museum
- Haizang Temple
- Baita Temple (Liangzhou Meeting Site)
- Wuwei Desert Park