Visit Daming Palace, the Daming Palace National Heritage Park in Xi'an, China Tours
Daming palace was the biggest palace cluster in the Chang’an City and it's the most magnificent building complex of Tang dynasty. In this video we visited the museums of the Daming palace and Danfeng gate relics. There is the example of the Daming palaces in National Heritage Park. These precious relics can make you feel the the most magnificent Tang dynasty.
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On this day,Empress Wu Zetian summoned Yan Liben,the court painter to build a new palace basing on the design of the former dynasty.To fund this project empress Wu not only colleccted taxes around the country but also deducted one month's wages of all the civil and military officials.one year later,the world-renowned Daming Palace became the political center of Tang dynasty.
Xi'an, China
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China. In 202 BC, the founding emperor Liu Bang of the Han dynasty established his capital in Chang'an County; his first palace, Changle Palace (長樂宮, Perpetual Happiness) was built across the river from the ruin of the Qin capital. This is traditionally regarded as the founding date of Chang'an. Two years later, Liu Bang built Weiyang Palace (未央宮, Not-Yet-Halfway Palace) north of modern Xi'an. Weiyang Palace was the largest palace ever built on Earth, covering 4.8 square kilometres (1,200 acres), which is 6.7 times the size of the current Forbidden City and 11 times the size of the Vatican City.[21] The original Xi'an city wall was started in 194 BC and took 4 years to finish. Upon completion, the wall measured 25.7 km (15.97 mi) in length and 12 to 16 m (39.37–52.49 ft) in thickness at the base, enclosing an area of 36 km2 (13.90 sq mi). In the year 190, amidst uprisings and rebellions just prior to the Three Kingdoms Period, a powerful warlord named Dong Zhuo moved the court from Luoyang to Chang'an in a bid to avoid a coalition of other powerful warlords against him.
Following several hundred years of unrest, the Sui dynasty united China again in 582. The emperor of Sui ordered a new capital to be built southeast of the Han capital, called Daxing. It consisted of three sections: the Imperial City, the palace section, and the civilian section, with a total area of 84 km2 (32 sq mi) within the city walls. At the time, it was the largest city in the world. The city was renamed Chang'an by the Tang Dynasty.[22] In the mid-7th century, after returning from his pilgrimage to India, the Buddhist monk Xuanzang established a translation centre for Sanskrit scriptures.
Construction of the Great Wild Goose Pagoda began in 652. This pagoda was 64 m (209.97 ft) in height, and was built to store the translations of Buddhist sutras obtained from India by Xuanzang. In 707, construction of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda began. This pagoda measured 45 m (147.64 ft) tall at the time of completion, and was built to store the translations of Buddhist sutras by Yijing. The massive 1556 Shaanxi earthquake eventually damaged the tower and reduced its height to 43.4 m (142.39 ft).[23]
Chang'an was devastated at the end of the Tang dynasty in 904. Residents were forced to move to the new capital city in Luoyang. Only a small area in the city continued to be occupied thereafter. During the Ming dynasty, a new wall was constructed in 1370 and remains intact to this day. The wall measures 11.9 km (7.4 mi) in circumference, 12 m (39.37 ft) in height, and 15 to 18 m (49.21–59.06 ft) in thickness at the base; a moat was also built outside the walls. The new wall and moat would protect a much smaller city of 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi).
Italy - China:The Daming Palace
The Daming Palace in northwest Chang'an is 1,300 years old. Its long life and the good state that it is in now is thanks to its title as a 'cultural site of world interest'. The Chinese and Itailan governments are collaborating to cover the costs and expenses incurred by the Palazzo's research centre used for laboratory equipment, the preservation of remains, restoration and staff training, cultural exchange and technical support.
Da Ming Palace (1 of 2)
Xian Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park - The Ambassador of China and the Mayor of Xian hosted an historic luncheon event for Xian Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park, dubbed Central Park. Held at the United Nations on 9/9/09, the audience saw the United Nations premiere of Da Ming Palace, directed by Jin Tiemu as well as a Tang Dynasty Fashion Show. Xian is a cultural capital in China. Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park will open in October of 2010.
For centuries Da Ming Palace was the centre of the Tang Dynastys supreme power, and as far as the Chinese were concerned, the centre of the world.
It was three times the size of la Palais de Versailles, four times as large as the Forbidden City, and twelve times as big as the Kremlin.
It was an architectural miracle, dwarfing everything in northwestern China as a testament to the power and glory of that age. As a Chinese poem of the time proclaimed:
It seems as if built by gods; every state should kneel down in front of it.
But this imperial palace of the Tang Empire (618907AD) was no more.
In 904 AD, nearly three hundred years after its construction, Da Ming Palace was completely destroyed in a savage fire, its legend buried beneath the rubble.
Now an epic film brings that legend to life once again. The movie Da Ming Palace is based on the work of Chinese and Japanese archaeologists who for over 50 years have scoured the ruins of the palace for insights into imperial life during one of Chinas greatest eras.
Using 3-D digital reconstruction of the palace and dramatic reenactment, documentary maker Jin Tiemu takes us back to Da Ming Palaces heyday.
Its the story of the first and only empress of China, Wu Zetian, who developed the palace into an architectural marvel. Here she granted audience to her officials and guests from foreign countries, some of whom remained as pampered hostages, to improve Chinas political leverage.
Da Ming Palace reached its apex of luxury when Wu Zetians grandson, Emperor Li Longji seized the throne in 712 AD. Under his supervision, the palace grew in stature as lavish alterations were made.
The palace became the centre of politics and art in Chinas golden age. But the old emperor fell in love with his charming daughter-in-law. This love affair was to trigger a series of disasters for the Tang Empire culminating in bloody warfare and the destruction of the Palace.
The place where courtesans and concubines had knelt at the feet of successive emperors for hundreds of years disappeared from history.
The palace no longer exists, but its legend is resurrected in Jin Tiemus remarkable documentary Da Ming Palace.
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【1080P良心画质】English sub《大明宫》-第二集丹凤朝阳 Chinese Documentary Daming Palace Episode02
UP主红烧小羊排 这一集各种截图美爆！！！喜欢的可以去看第一集 我也传了的 记得调到最高画质 虽然YouTube说是720啥的 但这个其实是1080画质
Equestrian riders in Xi'an, China revive the performances of the Tang Dynasty's dancing horses by th
Getting ready to rehearse in the ring.
Horse rider Hui Rutang is pulling on a warrior uniform from the Qin Dynasty period, more than two-thousand years ago.
Fellow rider Zhang Linqu is transforming herself with a costume from the later Tang Dynasty.
They're both members of an equestrian team - which is recreating horse performances once laid on for Chinese royals.
Hundreds of horses danced at royal festivals during the Tang period.
Various elements of the shows are being brought back to life - based on research of historical records.
They include the placement of a golden bowl in the mouth of a crouching horse.
This was put on at performances celebrating emperors' birthdays - according to one poem from the Tang Dynasty.
And the theory gained support when a Tang-era silver container, featuring a carving of a crouching horse with a bowl in its mouth, was unearthed in Xi'an forty years ago.
This horse has a body shape very similar to the horses of the Tang Dynasty, says rider Li Yan.
It has very broad buttock, neck and front chest, which are typical characteristics of Tang Dynasty horses. That's why we chose him to perform this programme. He is very smart and compliant.
The riders are putting on performances by the ruins of Daminggong Palace.
Hundreds of horses once danced here, during the Tang Dynasty.
Emperor Xuanzong is believed to have often conducted the training.
At grand banquets, the horses would dance to entertain the emperor and his guests.
An armed rebellion swept through the whole empire.
The grand imperial palace was burned down and the dancing horses were either killed or ended up elsewhere in the country.
Today, while the palace may be in ruins and only six horses take part in re-enactments, the riders hope their performances will give visitors a flavour of the lavishes of the past.
A sideways horse dance is part of the show.
It's being perfected by Hui, who's sporting his Qin Dynasty uniform.
I feel very proud to perform equestrian skills in Qin Dynasty armour because I was born on this land, which was the capital of thirteen dynasties, he says.
Wang Bing previously ran a riding club.
When he read up on the history of royal horses, he decided to revive the performances.
He has spent years carrying out research and training horses to make it happen.
It took us six years to excavate and revive the ancient equestrian art, such as the dancing horse which holds a golden bowl between its teeth; getting down and arising from kneeling on both and single knees; lying down and rearing up, says Wang.
They are not the same as circus horse performances in Europe. What we are trying to doing is to revive the horse culture of the Daminggong Palace of the powerful Tang Empire, as it was originally. To us it is like a cultural symbol or living fossil that we have to cherish.
Although his horses represent a small number of those who are originally thought to have performed, Wang says as long as we can present the dancing of the individual horses with original format, we are happy.
And the performances may well prove popular this year - it being the Year of the Horse.
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LOTUS PALACE OF TANG DYNASTY: Trailer | Kowe
LOTUS PALACE OF TANG DYNASTY: Trailer | Kowe
【1080P良心画质】English Sub《大明宫》-第一集迷城幻影Chinese Documentary Daming Palace Episode01
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壮哉我大明宫！！！！！可惜今天看不到了(在剑三副本里逛逛吧- -不过那个复原比起片子里的差远了 大唐建筑的涂装就是白墙镶红 绿琉璃瓦 简约却极美 含元殿则气势如虹 可以用壮观来形容) 因为国家本着考古学上的保护 禁止在古迹遗址上重建 何况重建是要花不少银子的
Xing Qing Park, Xi'an, China: Local people's Leisure Life (3)
Xing Qing Park is the largest free entry recreational park in Xian. It covers an area of 50 hectares (124 acres) and is laid amongst the ruins of the old Xingqing Palace of the Tang dynasty. Filled with culture, this local park is a hub of activity in the morning.
A Virtual Tour of The Old Summer Palace (Before Massive Destruction).mp4
A Virtual Tour of The Old Summer Palace (Before Massive Destruction)
Some information about the Old Summer Palace (from wiki) :
The Old Summer Palace, known in Chinese as Yuan Ming Yuan (the Gardens of Perfect Brightness), and originally called the Imperial Gardens, was a complex of palaces and gardens in Beijing. It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the walls of the Imperial City and was built in the 18th and early 19th century as the place where the emperors of the Qing Dynasty resided and handled government affairs (the Forbidden City was used for formal ceremonies). The Old Summer Palace was known for its extensive collection of garden and building architectures and other works of art (a popular name in China was the Garden of Gardens.
In 1860 during the Second Opium War, two British envoys, a journalist for The Times and their small escort of British and Indian troopers met with the Royal Prince to negotiate. They were imprisoned and tortured, resulting in twenty deaths.The British High Commissioner to China, Lord Elgin, retaliated by ordering the destruction of the palace, which was then carried out by British and French troops.
BGM (Background Music): The Forbidden Garden by Li Zhihui
Li Zhihui is a well-known New Age (new century) musician from Beijing, China. He holds the title of The Kitarō of China based on his great contributions to Chinese New Age music. The song The Forbidden Garden is one of his most famous pieces of music. It has two versions, and this is the second version from his album Our Gone Home II issued in June 2008.
李志辉-紫禁花园-饭制版 虚拟圆明园（第二次鸦片战争中被英法联军摧毁）
李志辉，NEW AGE作曲家、环保音乐家、地理音乐家、音乐治愈系大师、《带你的耳朵去旅行》音乐会创始人。唯一一位在世界新世纪音乐家排名第六位的中国人。他是一位具有独特气质的音乐家，极富艺术天赋与创作才华，对音乐的热忱执着与生俱来，欣赏过他的音乐，用过耳不忘来形容最为恰当。他的音乐中总是升腾着一丝仙气，让你感觉那飘逸脱俗。融入了民族丝竹的东方气质与西方柔和温暖的电子元素，浑然天成，丝丝入扣。完美的体现了中国古典音乐的风骨和现代音乐的动感。与萨顶顶、林海、朱哲琴并称为中国四大新世纪音乐家。
音乐风格
李志辉的音乐唯美，清新，像落入荷叶的一滴新露，婉转，优雅，又不失活泼，灵动。旋律绕梁三日，韵味十足。有着深刻的感染力，让你不知不觉就融入到了他营造的或喜悦或感怀的心灵家园。聆听之后能使你的心灵挣脱压力与束缚，回归到平和，安静和喜悦。常常在想，是怎样的脱俗的心灵，才能创作出如此动人的天籁之音？
李志辉善用现代音乐的表达方式，挖掘中国五千年深厚文化。将儒释道融会贯通，提炼精髓。他的音乐灵感，全部来自于古老中国悠久的历史文化与人文情怀。犹如浓墨淡彩的水墨画徐徐的展开，娓娓道来诉说着自己对大自然的崇敬和对中国文化的眷恋情愫。
他还在中国首创了地理音乐概念，多年间游历于中国的大江南北，忘却尘世浮华，一门深入静心创作，潜心深入哲思，不断启发心灵内在的智慧。非常感谢中国多元文化赋予自己源源不断创作灵感。希望自己能在音乐当中修行，他一直试图用音乐为听者找寻心灵的归宿。
Equestrian riders in Xi'an, China revive the performances of the Tang Dynasty's dancing horses by th
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Getting ready to rehearse in the ring.
Horse rider Hui Rutang is pulling on a warrior uniform from the Qin Dynasty period, more than two-thousand years ago.
Fellow rider Zhang Linqu is transforming herself with a costume from the later Tang Dynasty.
They're both members of an equestrian team - which is recreating horse performances once laid on for Chinese royals.
Hundreds of horses danced at royal festivals during the Tang period.
Various elements of the shows are being brought back to life - based on research of historical records.
They include the placement of a golden bowl in the mouth of a crouching horse.
This was put on at performances celebrating emperors' birthdays - according to one poem from the Tang Dynasty.
And the theory gained support when a Tang-era silver container, featuring a carving of a crouching horse with a bowl in its mouth, was unearthed in Xi'an forty years ago.
This horse has a body shape very similar to the horses of the Tang Dynasty, says rider Li Yan.
It has very broad buttock, neck and front chest, which are typical characteristics of Tang Dynasty horses. That's why we chose him to perform this programme. He is very smart and compliant.
The riders are putting on performances by the ruins of Daminggong Palace.
Hundreds of horses once danced here, during the Tang Dynasty.
Emperor Xuanzong is believed to have often conducted the training.
At grand banquets, the horses would dance to entertain the emperor and his guests.
An armed rebellion swept through the whole empire.
The grand imperial palace was burned down and the dancing horses were either killed or ended up elsewhere in the country.
Today, while the palace may be in ruins and only six horses take part in re-enactments, the riders hope their performances will give visitors a flavour of the lavishes of the past.
A sideways horse dance is part of the show.
It's being perfected by Hui, who's sporting his Qin Dynasty uniform.
I feel very proud to perform equestrian skills in Qin Dynasty armour because I was born on this land, which was the capital of thirteen dynasties, he says.
Wang Bing previously ran a riding club.
When he read up on the history of royal horses, he decided to revive the performances.
He has spent years carrying out research and training horses to make it happen.
It took us six years to excavate and revive the ancient equestrian art, such as the dancing horse which holds a golden bowl between its teeth; getting down and arising from kneeling on both and single knees; lying down and rearing up, says Wang.
They are not the same as circus horse performances in Europe. What we are trying to doing is to revive the horse culture of the Daminggong Palace of the powerful Tang Empire, as it was originally. To us it is like a cultural symbol or living fossil that we have to cherish.
Although his horses represent a small number of those who are originally thought to have performed, Wang says as long as we can present the dancing of the individual horses with original format, we are happy.
And the performances may well prove popular this year - it being the Year of the Horse.
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Remains of 4,000-year-old lost city in China discovered
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Archeologists have discovered the remains of a 4,000-year-old lost city on a ridge above China's Tuwei River.
Researchers found a massive step pyramid that is at least 230 feet high and stretches 59 acres at its base and published the results in the journal Antiquity, according to Live Science.
According to archeologists, a city flourished around the pyramid for five centuries, and at one point encompassed an area of 988 acres. Researchers have named the city Shimao.
The pyramid was built out of a loess hill, and had 11 steps tapering as they ascend. It was guarded by an inner and outer wall.
According to the researchers, atop the pyramid were extensive palaces built of rammed earth, with wooden pillars and roofing tiles, a gigantic water reservoir, and domestic remains related to daily life.
The researchers believe the ruling class lived on top of the pyramid, where artisanal or industrial crafts were produced.
The remains of several human sacrifices were also discovered at Shimao.
RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. City ruins in this side of a hill
2. The pyramid at the center of the lost city
3. Aerial view of Shimao with inner and outer wall
4. City ruins
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Archeologists have discovered the remains of a 4,000-year-old lost city on a ridge above China's Tuwei River that flourished from 2300 B.C. to 1800 B.C and at one point encompassed an area of 988 acres.
Researchers found a massive step pyramid that is at least 230 feet high and stretches 59 acres at its base and published the results in the journal Antiquity. Researchers have named the city Shimao.
The pyramid was built out of a loess hill, and had 11 steps tapering as they ascend. It was guarded by an inner and outer wall.
According to the researchers, atop the pyramid were extensive palaces built of rammed earth, with wooden pillars and roofing tiles, a gigantic water reservoir, and domestic remains related to daily life.
SOURCES: MSN, Live Science, Journal Antiquity
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Hanguangmen Site Museum of Xian Tang Imperial City Wall
Built during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty (581 – 618), Hanguang Gate was a part of the city wall of Sui and Tang Dynasties (618 – 907). At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Chang’an City was reconstructed. However, Hanguang Gate still functioned as an important gate of the city. During the Yuan Dynasty (127 - 1368), it was buried into the city wall.
Hanguang Gate was excavated in 1980s. In 2006, Xian Tang Imperial City Wall Museum was constructed on the ruins of the gate.
Day 5 - Dec 29 [Daming Palace Heritage Park]
We visited a good heritage park and musuem on our last day of the Xi'an trip.
【大明宫 Daming Palace】第3集：日月当空
武皇后在唐高宗死后，大权独揽。公元690年，67岁的她登基，成为中国历史上唯一的女皇。年老的女皇对三大殿已经没有了热情，她更愿意在优雅舒适的皇家生活区消磨时光。麟德殿是皇家园林中最为显赫的建筑，它的建筑面积远超含元殿……
【Documentary HQ】 Hemudu Relics / 河姆渡猜想 / 纪录片
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Program: Documentaries from China
Date: 2011-07-11
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Da Ming Palace (2 of 2)
Xian Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park - The Ambassador of China and the Mayor of Xian hosted an historic luncheon event for Xian Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park, dubbed Central Park. Held at the United Nations on 9/9/09, the audience saw the United Nations premiere of Da Ming Palace, directed by Jin Tiemu as well as a Tang Dynasty Fashion Show. Xian is a cultural capital in China. Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park will open in October of 2010.
For centuries Da Ming Palace was the centre of the Tang Dynastys supreme power, and as far as the Chinese were concerned, the centre of the world.
It was three times the size of la Palais de Versailles, four times as large as the Forbidden City, and twelve times as big as the Kremlin.
It was an architectural miracle, dwarfing everything in northwestern China as a testament to the power and glory of that age. As a Chinese poem of the time proclaimed:
It seems as if built by gods; every state should kneel down in front of it.
But this imperial palace of the Tang Empire (618907AD) was no more.
In 904 AD, nearly three hundred years after its construction, Da Ming Palace was completely destroyed in a savage fire, its legend buried beneath the rubble.
Now an epic film brings that legend to life once again. The movie Da Ming Palace is based on the work of Chinese and Japanese archaeologists who for over 50 years have scoured the ruins of the palace for insights into imperial life during one of Chinas greatest eras.
Using 3-D digital reconstruction of the palace and dramatic reenactment, documentary maker Jin Tiemu takes us back to Da Ming Palaces heyday.
Its the story of the first and only empress of China, Wu Zetian, who developed the palace into an architectural marvel. Here she granted audience to her officials and guests from foreign countries, some of whom remained as pampered hostages, to improve Chinas political leverage.
Da Ming Palace reached its apex of luxury when Wu Zetians grandson, Emperor Li Longji seized the throne in 712 AD. Under his supervision, the palace grew in stature as lavish alterations were made.
The palace became the centre of politics and art in Chinas golden age. But the old emperor fell in love with his charming daughter-in-law. This love affair was to trigger a series of disasters for the Tang Empire culminating in bloody warfare and the destruction of the Palace.
The place where courtesans and concubines had knelt at the feet of successive emperors for hundreds of years disappeared from history.
The palace no longer exists, but its legend is resurrected in Jin Tiemus remarkable documentary Da Ming Palace.
Xian Sites
One of China's oldest cities, Xian is literally packed with incredible sites, art, and history. It is famous for the Terracotta Warriors, but it has so much more to offer!
Xian was the capitol of 13 dynasties including some of China's most important ones including; the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang Dynasties. It was the eastern end of the famous Silk Road and its culture was a mix of West and East. Xian's history can be found all over the city and a stroll down one of its streets invariably ends up in a discovery of something you never expected.
The ancient city is surrounded by the city wall which is intact and allows visitors to get a great view into the city. The ancient Large and Small Wild Goose Pagodas are testaments to the ancient Chinese' ingenuity and skill and are a favorite site with visitors. Rediscovered in the 1970's, the Terracotta Warriors are one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The city is also home to incredible museums, temples, and parks.
To learn more about Xian's incredible sites, visit our website at:
Home of the Terracotta Warriors (full program)
Follow two American archaeologists, Michelle and Alex, to China, as they visit the ancient city Xi’an, the home of the terracotta warriors. Xi’an is recognized as the source of major archaeological discoveries across the world including the 3rd century B.C.E. terracotta warriors.
The 175,450 square foot excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.Xi’an is also the capital city for 13 dynasties in China. Michelle and Alex visited many ancient historical sites, including the Banpo Neolithic Village, Forest of Stone Stele Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Daming Palace ruins of Tang dynasty, Qianling Mausoleum – Tomb of Tang dynasty, Xi’an City Wall and more…
Michelle and Alex also get a chance to see how this ancient city has blossomed in China’s booming economy, and taste many dishes this city is famous for. Some recipes are over 1400 years old.