Royal summer retreats of Chinese emperors

Updated: 2014-08-06 07:10

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Daming Palace

Royal summer retreats of Chinese emperors

Daming Palace. [Photo/Xinhua]

Daming Palace was the main royal palace during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), where Tang emperors lived and dealt with state affairs. The palace was actually started by Emperor Li Shimin in 634. He built the summer resort out of filial duty to his father, Li Yuan, although the father later grew ill and never lived in the palace.