Xiangzi Temple

The Xiangzi Temple near the South Gate of Xi’an City is said to be the former residence of Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals, and the place where Han Xiangzi became a monk. Therefore, the Xiangzi Temple in Xi’an was the birthplace of the Xiangzi culture in successive dynasties. Xiangzi Temple is also the only existing Taoist patriarchal temple in Xi’an. Xiangzi Temple consists of temple area, south courtyard and north courtyard. It is said that this is the inner courtyard of the residence of Han Yu, Han Xiangzi’s uncle. Decades ago, when digging an air-raid shelter in the Xiangzi Temple, a dark room was dug, which is said to be the Xiangzi Cave.