Deep in Shanxi with Rees: Exploring Yongle Palace – a journey through time and space

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Five years ago, Rees from the United Kingdom encountered North China's Shanxi province and embarked on a quest to unveil its ancient charm. Today, his Shanxi tale continues.

In this series of videos, Rees will delve into Shanxi's rich historical and cultural tapestry. Through immersive experiences, personal reflections, role-playing, and animated recreations, he brings life to Shanxi's museum relics, the legacies of the land, and the words of ancient books.

Join Rees on a journey to explore Shanxi's historical and cultural wonders.

Yongle Palace, located in Longquan village, Ruicheng county, Shanxi province, was first built in 1247. It is the largest and best-preserved Taoist temple in China. The murals painted inside the halls are among the world's most significant collections of ancient mural art. The mural Chaoyuan Tu in the Sanqing Hall is the most stunning, vividly depicting the celestial world of Taoism, China's indigenous religion.

In the eighth episode, we follow Rees to Yongle Palace, witnessing the efforts of generations of Chinese people to preserve and protect these murals. We will also experience the animated murals enhanced by digital technology, embarking on a Yongle Palace journey through time and space.