It was originally built in 605 AD, the first year of the Daye era of the Sui dynasty, and was initially named the Zetian Gate(則天門).
The Yingtian Gate served as a ceremonial and celebratory venue for the Sui, Tang, and Wuzhou dynasties under Empress Wu Zetian's rule.
[1] The 2016 reconstruction project cost approximately 350 million yuan (RMB) and was designed by architect Guo Daiheng.
The base houses a museum that showcases the ancient ruins of the Yingtian Gate.
After its reconstruction, the Yingtian Gate serves as a city landmark and features a public square where citizens can visit and relax.