The Day and Night of Tengwang Pavilion

A common pavilion built by a prince became world-famous because of one man and one essay, and its fame has lasted to this day. The first day I visited Tengwang Pavilion, Nanchang was hit by strong winds and heavy rain, cold and damp; I walked along the Gan River with great anticipation; The second day, the rain stopped and the wind was fierce. At night, the Tiffany blue of Tengwang Pavilion emitted a faint blue light, which seemed more upscale compared to the red and yellow of the two famous pavilions next door; On the third day, the sun shone brightly. From the pavilion, I saw the sunset glow, but no solitary wild duck, and the vast sky, but not much of the autumn waters. These did not hinder the beauty of Tengwang Pavilion! Because of Wang Bo, I came to Tengwang Pavilion A talented young man from the early Tang Dynasty, successful at a young age but with very little work experience, he entered the civil service with his writing, and also fell into a trap because of it. A playful article 'The Edict to English King Chicken' about cockfighting got him framed and expelled from the capital. Misfortune comes uninvited; his originally comfortable and leisurely life in Bashu was disrupted by a case of killing a government slave, which led to his death. Fortunately, he was pardoned by the imperial amnesty and escaped death. Fate continued to play with him; the government slave case implicated his father, who was demoted to Jiaozhi (now northern Vietnam). Tengwang Pavilion was where Wang Bo encountered a banquet hosted by Tengwang while on his way to visit his father. The banquet was originally an opportunity for Tengwang to recommend his son-in-law, who had been asked to memorize an essay in advance and present it on the spot as a stepping stone for his career. However, when asked if Wang Bo would like to try, he wrote an impressive piece without any modesty. Tengwang was first angry, then surprised, and finally full of praise. Not long after, the Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion was celebrated throughout the country. Emperor Gaozong was ready to employ Wang Bo, but at this time, news came that Wang Bo had drowned... 🌈Highlights: The upscale feel of Tiffany blue stands out among the traditional red and yellow buildings. Located next to the Gan River, with a large area of antique buildings around, you can get close to Tengwang Pavilion for free, which is much more considerate than some enclosed parks. The pavilion is stunningly beautiful after the lights are turned on at night... 🚗Address and Transportation: Exit 2 of Wanshougong Metro Station or Tengwang Pavilion Metro Station (with a paid shuttle service), both require more than ten minutes of walking. One advantage of coming out of Tengwang Pavilion Metro Station is that you can pass by the Nanchang City Museum (currently under renovation) and go along the Gan River to check in at the Wang Bo statue, with great riverside scenery. 🎫Ticket Information: 50 RMB per person, free for those who can recite the 'Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion' in full. Free entry to the park six times a year with the tourism year card of Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi provinces. ✨Tips: Enter after four o'clock in the afternoon, and if the weather is good, you can wait to see the sunset🌇, which is especially photogenic. After that, go to the north gate where there is a large complex of buildings with impressive night views.