Nine-Dragon Screen

Nine-Dragon Screen

A Ming-dynasty glazed screen wall with nine dragons writhing across its surface, resplendent in color and exquisite in craftsmanship, it is one of the largest surviving glazed Nine-Dragon Screens in China.

Datong 4A City Area Datong City
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九龙壁

A Ming dynasty glazed screen wall with nine dragons writhing across its surface in brilliant colors and exquisite craftsmanship, it is one of the largest surviving glazed nine-dragon screens in China.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Glazed tiles
  • Screen wall
  • Ming dynasty
  • Craftsmanship

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in the Datong urban area with convenient transportation, suitable for combining with a Datong urban itinerary. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction; it gets crowded on holidays, so it is advisable to check opening hours and ticket information in advance.

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