Nine-dragon Screen - Datong Travel

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Nine-Dragon Screen

The Nine Dragon Screen in Datong, Shanxi Province is said to be the largest screen of its type anywhere in China, which is 45.5 meters (150 feet) long, 8 meters (26 feet) high and 2.02 (6.6 feet) meters thick and consists of 426 pieces of glazed tiles.

The screen stands in front of the mansion of the thirteenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In ancient times, the screen served as a barrier both keeping passers-by peeping into the house and making visitors tidy up themselves before meeting the hosts. There is a pool in front of the screen and the inverted reflection of the screen in water makes it seem to come to life.

Admission: RMB 5
Opening Times: 9:00 to 16:50
Recommended Time for a Visit: One and a half hours
Bus Route: 4