This book revolves around the story of Emperor Gaozong and Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty moving to Deoksugung Palace, and connects historical facts, knowledge, and stories about the historical background, imperial anecdotes, palace life, architecture and garden art of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the protection and development of the Deoksugung Palace ruins. It deeply displays the society, art, and life style of the Southern Song Dynasty, as well as the outstanding achievements of the protection of the Deoksugung Palace ruins. The profound historical accumulation of the city of Hangzhou shows the distant Song Dynasty charm and the nourishment of the current urban humanities. This book has very distinct regional characteristics of Hangzhou and is a major historical work that displays Song Dynasty culture. The successful creation of this work is conducive to displaying Hangzhou's regional characteristic culture and plays a positive role in improving the city's image and influence.
Reader comments
As mentioned in the book, although Deoksugung Palace looks simple on the outside, it is extremely beautiful on the inside. This reminds me of the Grand View Garden in "A Dream of Red Mansions", which is also low-key on the outside but has a mysterious interior. And I think Gaozong's thoughts are very valuable. He did not pursue luxury, but cared more about the people. This book really shows the charm of Song Yun culture and makes me like the city of Hangzhou even more!
As mentioned in the book, although Deoksugung Palace looks simple on the outside, it is extremely beautiful on the inside. This reminds me of the Grand View Garden in "A Dream of Red Mansions", which is also low-key on the outside but has a mysterious interior. And I think Gaozong's thoughts are very valuable. He did not pursue luxury, but cared more about the people. This book really shows the charm of Song Yun culture and makes me like the city of Hangzhou even more!