Best-Preserved Daoist Temple Complex

Join us in exploring Yongle Palace in Shanxi Province, the largest surviving Daoist temple complex from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Known for the vast mural “Worshiping the Primeval Lord of Heaven” and its daring mid-20th century relocation, the site stands as both an artistic treasure and a feat of preservation.

“Timeless Ancient Structures” is a CGTN Documentary series that takes you inside some of China’s most iconic and historic buildings. Guided by leading architects, each episode introduces elements of traditional craftsmanship using cutting-edge technology including 3D scanning and augmented reality, revealing the wisdom of the past and the creativity that it sparks still today.