Site of Xanadu Da'an Pavilion Foundation
Kublai Khan had timbers of the Xichun Pavilion in Bianliang reassembled into this main hall, a lavish golden palace said to have impressed Marco Polo.
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Spatial Framework & Civilizational Geography · County-level
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Xanadu stands across the Jinlianchuan Grassland in Zhenglan Banner, traversed by the scenic Shandian River.
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A place shaped through time
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Xanadu stands across the Jinlianchuan Grassland in Zhenglan Banner, traversed by the scenic Shandian River.
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Site of Xanadu Imperial Garden & East Pavilion
On the lush banks of the Shandian River, Yuan emperors escaped the summer heat in this grassland garden, holding Zhama feasts and hunting with falcons.
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Site of Xanadu Muqing Pavilion & Ramparts
Centred on the north inner wall, the foundations of Muqing Pavilion mark the city's tallest building, and three clear rings of brick-faced walls enclose palace, imperial and outer cities.
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Site of Xanadu Archaeological Museum
Half buried in the Jinlianchuan grassland, the modern museum displays white-marble dragon column bases, glazed ridge ornaments, Yuan iron cannons, and gold and silver wares.
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Related Literature
3Set here1
- History of Yuan: Annals of Emperor Shun (Toghon Temür), Part 1Classical ProseSong Lian (comp.)
The affairs of the realm are weighty; they should be left to the chief ministers to decide.
Mentions2
- History of Yuan: Annals of Shizu (Khubilai), Part 1Classical ProseSong Lian (comp.)
I came south on orders; how can I go back at once without having achieved anything?
- History of Yuan: Biographies of Liu Bingzhong, Zhang Wenqian and Hao JingClassical ProseSong Lian (comp.)
In the eighth year he proposed that the dynasty be named Great Yuan, and the Central Capital be made the Great Capital.