Walk in Nanchang – Pavilion of Prince Teng
The Pavilion of Prince Teng (滕王阁) is a building in the North West of the city of Nanchang, in Jiangxi Province, China, on the east bank of the Ganjiang River and is one of the Three Great Towers of southern China.
The other two are the Yueyang Tower and the Yellow Crane Pavilion.
It was first built in 653 AD, by Li Yuanying, the younger brother of Emperor Taizong of Tang and uncle of Emperor Gaozong of Tang.
Li Yuanying was enfeoffed as Prince Teng in 639 and spent his early years in Suzhou. In 652 he was assigned the governorship of Nanchang where the pavilion served as his townhouse.
The Pavilion of Prince Teng has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over its history. The present building was completed on 8 October 1989 on the original site.
The rebuilding plan was devised by the architect Liang Sicheng, and now it is the landmark of Nanchang. There are nine floors in total. The main architectural structure is in Song dynasty wooden style, showing the magnificence of the Pavilion.
Apart from internal decoration, attractions include a theater that stages performances of period music and displays of reconstructed ancient instruments.
There are some restaurants and souvenir shops. The streets around the pavilion have been designed to conform with its style. This area has become the epicenter of Nanchang’s antiques trade.
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