Chaotian Gong of Nanjing
Jiangsu · China
After lunch, proceed to visit the Nanjing Municipal Museum. Located inside Chaotian Palace, this is a comprehensive museum of history and art. View the Chinese ancient palace buildings of Chaotian Gong and explore the history and culture in the museum.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chaotian Gong (Chaotian Palace)
Welcome to Chaotian Gong, or the Chaotian Palace, one of the most historically significant and architecturally stunning sites in all of Nanjing. This complex, whose history stretches back over 2,500 years, stands as the largest…
Listen in the app2The Wanren Gongqiang and the Red Walls
Our tour begins at the 'Wanren Gongqiang,' the massive red wall that serves as the southern entrance to the complex. The name signifies that the depth of Confucian knowledge is as tall as 'ten thousand ren' (an ancient unit of…
Listen in the app3The Dacheng Hall and Ming Imperial Ceremonies
At the heart of the complex is the Dacheng Hall, the main hall where rituals were once performed. During the Ming Dynasty, this was the primary site for members of the royal family and high officials to practice the complex…
Listen in the app4The Nanjing Municipal Museum: 10,000 Relics
The various halls of Chaotian Gong now house the exhibitions of the Nanjing Municipal Museum. This is one of the premier museums in China, with a collection that spans from the prehistoric era to the modern day. …
Listen in the app5The Private Garden and Scholar's Pavilions
Behind the main ritual halls lies a more intimate area of gardens and pavilions. This section reflects the period in the site's history when it served as a private garden and later a Confucian academy. …
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To understand the full depth of Chaotian Gong, one must look below the surface to its earliest origins. Long before it was a Ming palace or a Confucian academy, this site was known as Ye Cheng, a center for forging weapons during…
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In the latter half of its history, especially during the Qing Dynasty, Chaotian Gong became the most prestigious center of learning in Nanjing. The Jiangning Prefectural School was established here, and it was a crucible for the…
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Our exploration of Chaotian Gong has taken us through 2,500 years of Nanjing's history, from its origins as a weapon foundry to its pinnacle as an imperial palace and scholarly academy. We have walked past the 'ten-thousand-ren'…
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What is Chaotian Gong of Nanjing?
Chaotian Gong of Nanjing is a place in Jiangsu · 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 | Jiangsu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.0350, 118.7734 |
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