History and Literature

Kaiyuan Era

: Zhou Dunyi (1017 - 1073), born in Yingdao County of Daozhou (today's Daoxian County of Hunan...

: Emperor Yan (Yandi) was also called "Red Emperor (Chidi)", "Lieshan Shi", or "Shennong Shi".

: Zhang Fei, born in Zhuoxian of Zhuojun (present Zhuozhou of Hebei Province), was a key general of...

The Kaiyuan Era is known as the early half of Xuanzong’s reign (712-756) when China reached the height of her powers. Kaiyuan was chosen as the year name during the early reign of Xuanzong, when the emperor was famous for his efforts in managing the country, promoting talents, developing economy as well as being a patron of the arts. The world was at peace during the period, therefore, the historians in later generations called it “Kaiyuan Era“.

Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty

Born Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty lived between 685 and 762 AD.

Song of Eternal Sorrow

Song of Eternal Sorrow

Song of Eternal Sorrow describes the love tragedy between Emperor Xuanzong and Madame Yang, his imperial concubine.
Ode to Wagtail

Ode to Wagtail

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was versatile: he was well versed in temperament, good at writing poems, and had a beautiful handwriting.
Emperor Heard the Bell Sound Here

Emperor Heard the Bell Sound Here

During Emperor Xuanzong's escape to the west at the time of An-Shi Rebellion, one night he stayed in an old post house 20 kilometers north of Zitong County, Sichuan.
The Tailing Mausoleum

The Tailing Mausoleum

It's Emperor Xuanzong's tomb on south Jinsu Mountain, a branch range of Wulong Mountain 15 kilometers northeast of Pucheng County, Shaanxi Province.