Daming Palace
大明宫 · 시안시
archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Daming Palace1:48
Welcome to the Daming Palace National Heritage Park, a site that represents the absolute pinnacle of Tang Dynasty architectural and political power. During the Tang era, the city of Xian was unmistakably one of the most…
Listen in the app2Danfeng Gate — The Gateway to the Empire1:50
Our tour begins at the magnificent Danfeng Gate, the southern main entrance to the Daming Palace. In the Tang Dynasty, this was the grandest gate of the capital city, a symbol of imperial dignity. …
Listen in the app3Hanyuan Hall — The Stage of Diplomacy1:46
Moving further into the complex, we arrive at the remains of the Hanyuan Hall. This was the largest and most important hall in the Daming Palace, where the most significant state ceremonies were held. …
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Directly north of the Hanyuan Hall lie the remains of the Xuanzheng Hall, which served as the daily administrative center of the palace. If Hanyuan was for grand spectacle, Xuanzheng was for the hard work of governing an empire. …
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Continuing north, we enter the 'Inner Court' and the site of Zichen Hall. This was the most private and restricted hall of the official palace axis. …
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We now move to the northernmost part of the palace grounds, the site of the Taiye Pond, also known as the Penglai Pond. This was the center of the royal pleasure gardens, a massive artificial lake that provided a serene escape…
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Our final stop is the Daming Palace Heritage Museum, located near the main entrance. Here, you can see the high-value artifacts found during the decades of excavation across the three-and-a-half square kilometer site. …
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As you finish your walk through the Daming Palace National Heritage Park and return to the modern streets of Xian, take a moment to look back at the vast expanse we have explored. We have seen the remains of a site that was once…
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What is Daming Palace?
Daming Palace is a place in 시안시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시안시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 00 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2914, 108.9594 |
| Last updated |
