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Xi An Tianwang Temple in which scenic spot?

Xi An Tianwang Temple is located in Nanmenwai Street, Beilin District, Xi. Tianwang Temple is an ancient Taoist building, built in the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the earliest existing Taoist temples in China and a key cultural relic protection unit in Shaanxi Province. There are three Taoist immortals enshrined in Tianwang Temple, namely Dongyue Emperor, Wenchang Emperor and Guandi. Among them, Dongyue the Great is one of the highest Taoist deities in ancient China, known as the "Holy Emperor of Dongyue" and the God of Mount Tai, the head of the Five Mountains. Emperor Wenchang is the god of learning and regarded as the patron saint of culture. Guandi is a famous general and loyal minister in the history of China, and is regarded as the god of military loyalty. Tianwang Temple's architectural style is simple and elegant, which is one of the outstanding representatives of ancient architectural art in China and one of the important attractions for tourists to visit Xi. According to Baidu map, Xi 'an Tianwang Temple is located at the intersection of Nanmenwai Street and Yongning Menwai Street in beilin district, Xi 'an, about 1 km away from the bell tower.