The New Yuan Ming Palace
Guangdong · China
In the afternoon, based on the time you have, you could choose visit New Yuanming Palace or Lover’s road, or Firsh Girl Statue or Temple. Your driver is with basic English-speaking skills but he will be well informed about the places to take you. An English-speaking assistant is available to help over the phone during the transfers if need. After the great visit, you will get dropped off at your Guangzhou hotel or Zhuhai hotel as per your request.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The New Yuan Ming Palace
Welcome to the New Yuan Ming Palace in Zhuhai, a site that is as much a political statement as it is a historical attraction. To understand why this place exists, we must look back to 1860 in Beijing. …
Listen in the app2The Grand Entrance Gate and Imperial Customs
Our exploration begins at the Grand Entrance Gate, a structure that immediately signals the transition from modern Zhuhai into the imperial past. Notice the traditional red walls and the golden-tiled roofs, which were…
Listen in the app3The Central Lake and the Art of the Performance
As we move further into the palace grounds, we are greeted by a vast central lake. In the original Beijing palace, water was the unifying element that tied the various pavilions together. …
Listen in the app4The Stolen Treasures: The Bronze Animal Heads
We now come to one of the most significant and emotionally charged sections of the palace: the display of the Bronze Animal Heads. These heads were originally part of a 'zodiac fountain' in the European-style section of the old…
Listen in the app5The King's Private Quarters and the Throne Room
Our route takes us into the 'King's Private Quarters,' the most exclusive and meticulously designed part of the palace. This was the 'soul property of the King,' where the emperor would live, study, and hold private audiences. …
Listen in the app6The Sculpture Gallery: Auspicious Creatures of the Qing
Throughout the palace grounds, you will encounter a variety of statues and sculptures. Look for the 'Goddess of Welcome' near the gates and the assortment of bronze animals: chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, and even giraffes. …
Listen in the app7Evening Illuminations: The Palace of Light
As the day fades, the New Yuan Ming Palace undergoes a spectacular transformation. This is the 'Night View,' where modern lighting technology is used to highlight the ancient architecture. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we walk back toward the exit, I hope you have felt the profound weight of history that the New Yuan Ming Palace carries. We have moved from the tragic destruction of the 1860 Opium War to the vibrant, living recreation we see…
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What is The New Yuan Ming Palace?
The New Yuan Ming Palace is a place in Guangdong · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.2411, 113.5381 |
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