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Pavilion of Prince Teng

滕王阁 · 둥후구

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Contents

6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Pavilion of Prince Teng

    Welcome to the Pavilion of Prince Teng, a name that resonates through thirteen centuries of Chinese literature and history. Standing on the east bank of the Gan River in Nanchang, this pavilion is celebrated as one of the Three…

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  2. 2The Grand Platform and Ancient Gates

    We begin our tour at the base of the pavilion, standing on a massive 12-meter tall concrete platform. This platform was a crucial part of the 1989 reconstruction; it was designed to symbolize the ancient city walls of Nanchang…

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  3. 3The Hidden Floors and Artistic Galleries

    As we climb the stairs inside, you will notice something curious about the layout. Between each main floor that has a balcony and windows, there is a 'hidden floor' or mezzanine. …

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  4. 4The Fifth Floor: The Poet's Legacy

    We have now reached the fifth floor, the most culturally significant level of the pavilion. At the center of this hall stands a massive copper plate engraved with the entire text of the 'Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng.'…

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  5. 5The Top Floor: Panoramic Gan River View

    Finally, we emerge onto the balcony of the top floor. From here, the world opens up. …

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  6. 6Closing

    As we descend and prepare to leave the Pavilion of Prince Teng, we are reminded of the resilience of Chinese culture. A building can be destroyed 29 times, but a great poem is indestructible. …

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What is Pavilion of Prince Teng?

Pavilion of Prince Teng is a place in 둥후구 with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location둥후구
TypeHeritage
Story sections6
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates28.6841, 115.8758
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