Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
北京及瀋陽的明清皇家宮殿
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties2:00
Welcome to a sprawling testament to half a millennium of Chinese imperial history. We are exploring the 'Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties,' a UNESCO World Heritage site that encompasses two distinct yet deeply…
Listen in the app2The Meridian Gate — The Emperor's Front Door1:52
Your journey into the Forbidden City begins at the Meridian Gate, or 'Wu Men.' This massive, U-shaped gate is the primary entrance to the palace. If you look at the structure, you will see five openings. …
Listen in the app3Hall of Supreme Harmony — The Seat of the Dragon1:56
At the heart of the Outer Court stands the Hall of Supreme Harmony, or 'Taihe Dian.' This is the most significant building in the entire Forbidden City and the tallest surviving wooden structure in China. It is where the most…
Listen in the app4The Inner Court — Secrets of the Imperial Family2:00
As you move north, you pass the Hall of Preserving Harmony and enter the Inner Court. This was the private domain of the Emperor and his family, a place of intrigue, luxury, and strict isolation. …
Listen in the app5The Large Stone Carving — Engineering a Legacy1:51
Behind the Hall of Preserving Harmony lies one of the most impressive singular artifacts in the Forbidden City: the Large Stone Carving. This is a massive block of marble, sixteen meters long and weighing over two hundred tons,…
Listen in the app6Shenyang Palace — The Birthplace of the Qing1:56
We now turn our attention to the Shenyang Palace, also known as the Mukden Palace. While smaller than its Beijing counterpart, it is historically critical as the primary residence of the early Qing rulers before they conquered…
Listen in the app7The Last Emperor and the Republic — End of an Era2:03
The history of these palaces culminates in the twentieth century with the fall of the Qing Dynasty. In 1908, a two-year-old boy named Puyi became the last Emperor of China. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:33
Our journey through the imperial heart of China comes to a close. We have stood at the Meridian Gate where emperors announced the new year, admired the 'golden bricks' of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and explored the intimate…
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| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.7942, 123.4469 |
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