A model of Daming Palace's Linde Hall. Tang Dynasty emperors used Linde Hall for many things: banquets, Taoist ceremonies, and performances by musicians, dancers or acrobats. Daming Palace was the residence for Tang Dynasty emperors in Chang'an, now Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Photo taken April 9, 2015. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/William Wang] |