Step into Ancient China: Explore Tang Dynasty Buildings Online! 🏯

Hey there, history explorers! 🌟 Have you ever wondered what ancient China looked like? Well, now you can take a virtual trip back in time to the Tang Dynasty, over 1,300 years ago! 😲

What’s the Tang Dynasty? 🧐

The Tang Dynasty (618-907) was one of the most glorious times in Chinese history. Imagine a period full of art, culture, and amazing architecture! 🏰 The buildings were grand, symmetrical, and made of intricate wooden structures. They’re a super important part of China’s heritage.

Join the Virtual Adventure 🚀

Thanks to the CGTN Art Series, you can now explore these ancient wonders from your own home! “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory” is an interactive virtual exhibition that lets you dive into three awesome sections:

• Building Design 🏛️: Check out the Great East Hall of Foguang Temple, the oldest surviving wooden building from the Tang Dynasty in China.
• Palace Complex 🏯: Tour the Daming Palace, the political and cultural center of the Tang Dynasty in Chang’an City.
• Urban Planning 🗺️: Explore Chang’an City itself, an ancient metropolis with a super organized layout!

The Great East Hall of Foguang Temple 🌄

This hall is like a time machine! 📜 It’s the only building of its kind left from the Tang Dynasty. Hidden on Mount Wutai in Shanxi Province in the Chinese mainland, it was rediscovered in 1937. It’s a fantastic example of ancient Chinese architecture.

Daming Palace: A Royal Tour 👑

Seventeen emperors ruled from the Daming Palace! That’s a lot of royal history. The palace was as big as 500 football fields! 🏟️ Its unique design shows how the ancient Chinese organized their government and buildings.

Chang’an City: The Ancient Metropolis 🏙️

Chang’an was the capital city and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. It was like a melting pot where different cultures met and shared ideas. 🌏 The city’s streets were laid out like a giant Go board – super organized and cool!

The city’s design even influenced other countries. For example, ancient capitals in Japan like Fujiwara-kyo and Heian-kyo were inspired by Chang’an’s layout. How awesome is that? 🌸

Ready to Explore? 🖱️

If you’re excited to see all this for yourself, you can explore the online exhibition: “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory.” It’s like having a museum right on your computer or tablet! 💻

More Adventures Await! 🚪

The CGTN Art Series has other cool exhibitions too! They previously launched “The Song, Painted,” bringing art from the Song Dynasty to life. Art and history can be super fun when you can interact with them online!

Discover Secrets with CGTN and CNN 🤝

There’s also “Secrets of Tang Dynasty Architecture,” an interactive digital exhibition by CGTN and CNN. You can join Martijn de Geus, a Dutch professor at Tsinghua University, as he explores ancient buildings and the differences between Eastern and Western architecture. 🏫

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your virtual backpack and start exploring the wonders of the Tang Dynasty today! 🎒✨

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Exploring Tang Dynasty architecture: An immersive CGTN Art Series trip

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