Even the trees were amazing!
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The Nine Dragon Screen is one of three famous Nine Dragon Screens in China.
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Chislon "posing" :)
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Uncle and uncle against the nine dragon display backdrop.
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This is the largest nine dragon display in China and the best of them.
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The glazed tile screen was built in 1771 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, and is 3.5 meters high and about 30 meters long.
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Composed of 270 glazed tiles, it depicts nine writhing dragons playing with pearls against a background of the sea and clouds.
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The number of dragons is significant and symbolises the supremacy of the Emperor.
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Nine is the highest single number, while five occupies the mid-position between one and nine.
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Hence, the screen is illustrated with nine dragons, with five further dragons in the border.
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The Chinese dragon, represented yang, the principle of heaven, activity and maleness in the yin-yang of Chinese cosmology and from ancient times was the emblem of the imperial family.
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The illustration therefore can be interpreted as representing the emperor as the Son of Heaven.
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Dad and my aunt taking a moment to relax!
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Explanation of the 'Jiu Long Bi' (Nine Dragon Screen)
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Mum and Kieren at the dragon display
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A more distant but wider shot!
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Aunt and uncle relaxing!
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One of the many building towers!
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