Both the height and scale of Danfeng Gate tops the all the city gates in ancient China, surpassing that of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and thus is of great archeological value. The gate occupies an area of 7,699 square meters and an overall floor space of 11,474 square meters.

Light brown, which represents the royal family, was chosen as the exterior color to illustrate the magnificent momentum of the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD). A museum is also being constructed inside the gate for visitors and research purposes.

Relics of the former Danfeng Gate

The design of the gate, the first large-scale single project commenced in the ruins park, was shouldered by Zhang Jinqiu, a member of the China Engineering Academy who is renowned for her "neo-Tang" style. The project's goal is to display the charm of Xi'an while maintaining the character of this ancient city.