Saturday, September 6, 2008

DaTong Trip: Sights within the City

The Nine Dragon Screen was built in the 25th year of the reign of Hong Wu of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1392). It was orignally situated in front of Dai-King Zhu mansion who was the 13th son of Zhu Yuab Zhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. It dates back 600 years ago. It is 45.5 meters long, 8 meters high and 2.02 meters wide. This is said to be the largest glazed wall in China.






Datong Drum tower in the middle of the city. With the weather unusually cooperative, it's a very pretty sight.



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