Xiangyang·Tang City｜Time Travel Guide: One-day Tour of the Prosperous Times

"The prosperous Chang'an comes into my dream, the fireworks of the world fall in Xiangyang" (Inscription: The moonlight shines on the glazed tiles, and the horse hooves are light on the bluestone slabs. The thousand-year-old Tang style is still there, half of it is the palace and half of it is traveling.) [Chaohui Volume·Zhuque Gate Opening] When the morning light first breaks through the morning mist, the jade clock in front of the Zhuque Gate is slow. All they saw were guards in golden armor holding spears, and bronze door knockers holding rings and making sounds. There are clouds lingering on the top of the Wufeng Tower, so it is a good idea to climb up first to watch the sunrise over the sea. Visitors should look for the corner tower of East Market, and take advantage of the morning glow before they fade away to capture the stunning scene of the flying eaves catching the sun as depicted in the film “The Legend of the Demon Cat”. Remember: after the bronze bell in the corner tower rings three times, a lady with flowers in her hair will appear on the Rainbow Bridge, singing and walking. [Lunch Market Volume·Hu Ji Dang Lou] The sundial has moved its shadow to the Xun position, so it is time to go to the Hu Yu Lou in the West Market. Amber light floats on the wine, and camel hoof soup is served on an agate plate. There were Kunlun slaves dancing to drums and Persian merchants selling their treasures. When you turn the corner and come across the "Water Mirror Terrace", you will often see a green-waisted beauty dancing. If you see someone dressed as Li Bai, who will throw the cup and whistle, "Looking up to the sky and laughing loudly, I will go out", you can quickly take the round fan and ask for half a poem. [Twilight Volume·Dream of Rainbow Bridge] Wait for the sunset to dye the Azure Dragon Tower red, and then hurry to the depths of the Imperial Garden. The best time to view the Rainbow Bridge across the stream is at dusk. Standing on the bridge, you can see three wonders: floating lights on the flowing water below your feet, gilded palaces in front of you, and flying geese in the sky forming a book. If you see palace maids with lanterns marching by in a procession, don't be alarmed, as this is the prelude to the "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Coat" night banquet. Those who are destined to receive the gift may be given a palace peony flower. [Night Banquet·Stars Sinking into Taiye Lake] At 12:30 pm, the sound of sheng and flute suddenly appeared at Taiye Lake. The dragon-headed boat emerged from the moon, with thirty-six lotus lanterns chasing the waves. At this time, you should lean against the Chenxiang Pavilion, eat "Tangcheng Jade La" and "Xiangjiang Silver Silk Slices", and watch the reflection in the water to play out the events of Kaiyuan and Tianbao. When the night watch drum stops beating, thousands of people holding lanterns gather into a Milky Way - this is the finale of the drama "Prosperous Tang City". It seems that a thousand years of time are just like fireflies in the palm of your hand. [Secrets for traveling] · Clothes: You can find an embroiderer in the market and borrow a colorful feathered dress (the Hanfu rental place is in the south of Kaixuan Tower) · Photos: The bamboo shadows on the east wall of Qinglong Temple, the evening windows of Hua'e Xianghui Pavilion, and the bronze mirror maze in Zhuque Corridor · Taboos: Do not disturb the Hanlin Academy scholars painting at noon, and do not stop the Jinwu Guards patrolling the city at noon · Collection: You can find Sogdian gold cups at the Hu merchants, and there is a secret "Drunk Chang'an" medicine in the secret compartment of the wine shop (Postscript: The lights in the city are gradually fading, and suddenly I hear the night watchman singing "The moonlight and the lights are all over the imperial capital, and the fragrant cars and treasures are blocking the thoroughfares." Looking back, the Tang City has turned into a cinnabar seal on the composition book, and only the ambergris lingers in my sleeves.) Are you willing to keep this appointment?