Tengwang Pavilion is a landmark building in Nanchang City and a symbol of the ancient civilization of Yuzhang. This pavilion was built in the fourth year of Yonghui in the Tang Dynasty (653) by Li Yuanying, the younger brother of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin when he served as the governor of Hongzhou in Jiangnan. It has a history of nearly 1,400 years. The existing building was a reconstructed landscape in 1985, but its ancient and elegant style and profound historical and cultural heritage have been preserved and inherited.
The Tengwang Pavilion
Tengwang Pavilion is characterized by its distinctive architectural features. Its exterior exhibits a typical pavilion-style design, with a magnificent and layered concave appearance, demonstrating the rigor and exquisite craftsmanship of Ming and Qing architecture. With a total height of 72 meters and nine floors, it elaborately illustrates the superb skills of Ming and Qing architecture, fully embodying the charm and value of ancient Chinese architectural culture. Tengwang Pavilion has gained worldwide fame due to the "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion" written by the early Tang Dynasty poet Wang Bo. It is known as one of the "Three Famous Pavilions in Jiangnan" along with Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei, and is also known as the “First Pavilion on the West River”. This pavilion is not only an architectural masterpiece but also an important witness and record of ancient Chinese culture and calligraphy art. There are many ancient books and calligraphy works inside the Tengwang Pavilion for research, including works written by Jia Wugong and calligraphy works handed down by Yu Xin.
Things To Do in Tengwang Pavilion
A Night Tour of the Tengwang Pavilion
A night tour of the Tengwang Pavilion is a unique and unforgettable experience, which allows you to deeply feel the charm and charm of this ancient pavilion at night. Under the night sky, Tengwang Pavilion shines in splendor, intertwining with the surrounding modern buildings to form a beautiful picture scroll. You can wander around the pavilion, admiring the beauty of the pavilion in the night and feeling the tranquility and dignity. If you want to fully experience the night of Tengwang Pavilion, you might as well choose to take a cruise on the Ganjiang River. On the cruise, you can enjoy the night views on both sides of the river, feel the freshness of the river breeze, and also watch cultural performances, making your night tour more colorful. During the night tour of Tengwang Pavilion, don't forget to taste the delicious food of Nanchang. There are various delicious foods for you to choose from in the night market and special snack streets of Nanchang, allowing you to experience the unique style of Nanchang while tasting the delicious food.
Walk in the Beiyuan Garden
Beiyuan Garden is an important component of the Tengwang Pavilion scenic area, a garden resort surrounded by mountains and rivers, with pavilions and terraces hidden among them. Here, there are unique pavilions and gardens with the characteristics of the Tang and Song dynasties. It is also adjacent to the Ganjiang River, allowing tourists to have a panoramic view of Nanchang's “most beautiful urban skyline” and appreciate the scenic beauty on both sides of the river. Upon entering Beiyuan Garden, the first thing that may catch your eye is the Imperial Garden. Inside the Imperial Garden, there are rockeries, ponds, pavilions terraces, etc., with exquisite layouts and beautiful scenery everywhere, making people reluctant to leave. Walking among them, you can feel the charm and style of ancient royal gardens. Tengwang Temple is also a major attraction in Beiyuan Garden. It is built to commemorate Teng Wang Li Yuanying. Inside the temple, there are statues of Li Yuanying and related cultural relics, which is an important place to understand the history and culture of Tengwang Pavilion. Visitors can feel the weight of history and the depth of culture here.
Watching the Dream of Tengwang Pavilion
Watching the Dream of Tengwang Pavilion is a unique and thrilling cultural experience. It is a large-scale live performance that perfectly combines the historical culture of Tengwang Pavilion with modern technology, presenting the audience with a feast for both eyes and hearts. As the lights come on, the outline of Tengwang Pavilion gradually emerges in the night sky, as if one has traveled through time back to ancient times. With Tengwang Pavilion as the focal point, the performance overlooks the heavens and earth, displaying the ancient people's philosophical reflections on the universe and humanity. Through modern stagecraft techniques and lighting effects, the performance perfectly presents the architectural features and historical and cultural connotations of the Tengwang Pavilion, making the audience feel as if they are in ancient times, experiencing that solemnity and charm in person.
Travel Informations
Admission: 50
Opening hours:
8:00-18:00 during the day
PM: 18:00-22:30 (check-in stops at 9pm)
Recommended sightseeing time:2-3 hour
Address:
No. 58 Antique Street, Donghu District, Nanchang CityMap
Phone0791-86702036
