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Xanadu

元上都 · 둬룬현

8 story sections18 min 20 s in all
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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Xanadu 2.0 (Shangdu Legacy)2:47

    Welcome to a place where history and the future collide in a singular architectural vision. We stand, figuratively, at the intersection of the legendary Mongol capital of Shangdu and its modern namesake, the high-tech estate…

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  2. 2The Winding Driveway — A Technological Forest2:25

    Your journey into Xanadu 2.0 begins on a winding driveway that feels less like a suburban entrance and more like a carefully controlled expedition into a private forest. This is the 'Jurassic Park' experience referred to by many…

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  3. 3The Grand Reception Hall — Entertaining the Future2:20

    Entering the main house, you are eventually drawn to the massive two-thousand-three-hundred-square-foot reception hall. This is the social heart of Xanadu 2.0, a space designed for grand gatherings that can accommodate up to one…

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  4. 4The Secret Library — Sanctuary of the Codex2:21

    Perhaps the most intellectually profound space in the entire estate is the private library. Covering two thousand one hundred square feet, this room is topped by a magnificent dome ceiling and feels more like a sanctuary from a…

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  5. 5The Swimming Pavilion — A Glass-Walled Oasis2:07

    Moving toward the lakefront, we encounter the swimming pavilion, a separate three-thousand-nine-hundred-square-foot building that houses a sixty-foot-long pool. This is not a typical indoor pool; it is a marvel of indoor-outdoor…

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  6. 6The Trampoline Room & Fitness Center — Kinetic Innovation2:02

    Xanadu 2.0 takes the concept of a home gym and expands it into a two-thousand-five-hundred-square-foot wellness complex. While it contains the expected high-end treadmills and weight systems, its most famous feature is the…

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  7. 7The Private Beach — Caribbean Sand on the Pacific2:17

    As we conclude our tour near the water’s edge, we find ourselves at the private beach. At first glance, it appears to be a beautiful stretch of white sand typical of a luxury lakefront property, but the reality is much more…

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  8. 8Closing2:01

    As we finish our tour of Xanadu 2.0, we are left with the impression of a home that is truly alive. From the twenty-four bathrooms to the six kitchens, every inch of this sixty-six-thousand-square-foot estate is managed by a…

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What is Xanadu?

Xanadu is a place in 둬룬현 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location둬룬현
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length18 min 20 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates42.3580, 116.1852
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