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Emperor Wuzong
Name: Zhu Houzhao (1491-1521)
Enthronement in 1505
Abdication in 1521...
Name: Zhu Houzhao (1491-1521)
Enthronement in 1505
Abdication in 1521
Zhu Houzhao was the eldest son of Emperor Xiaozong, and his era name was Zhengde (正德). He indulged himself into amusement and leisure. And his was also a lewdster. He was the most famous emperor for its absurdity. He died of lechery at the age of 31.
Emperor Muzong
Name Zhu Zaihou(1537-1572)
Enthronement in 1566
Abdication in 1572
Zhu Zaihou was the third son of Emperor Sizong, and his era name was Longqing (隆庆) he died at the age of 36.
Emperor Xianzong
Emperor Xianzong
...Emperor Xianzong
Name: Zhu Jianshen(1447-1487)
Enthronement in 1464
Abdication in 1487
Zhu Jianshen was the eldest son of Emperor Yingzong, and his era name was Chenghua(成化). Emperor Xianzong was indulged himself into the doctrine of Taoist longevity, and he was a lewdster. In his reign, the eunuch mastered the power and killed many honest officials. In 1487, he died at the age of 41.
Emperor Xiaozong
Name：Zhu Youtang (1470-1505)
Enthronement in 1487
Abdication in 1505
Zhu Youtang was the third son of Emperor Xianzong, and his era name was Hongzhi (弘治). He did many contributions to reform the government, and he largely changed the condition that the cursed officials and eunuchs mastered the power of country. He died in 1505 at the age of 36.
Emperor Daizong
Name；Zhu Qiyu(1428-1457)
Enthronement in 1449
Abdication in 1457...
Name；Zhu Qiyu(1428-1457)
Enthronement in 1449
Abdication in 1457
Zhu Qiyu was the second son of Emperor Xuanzong, and his era name was Jingtai(景泰). After Emperor Yingzong was captured, he was enthroned to be the Emperor. After enthronement, he ordered Yu Qian (a famous official or officer in ancient China) to be the Minister of National Defense. Under the leadership of Yu Qian, Qirat’s aim at occupying Beijing was failed. It also forced Qirat to set free Emperor Yingzong. After Emperor Yingzong came back, Zhu Qiyu made him under house arrest until 1457 when Zhu Qiyu was dying. He died at the age of 30.
Top Beijing Tours
$200 Per Day
Private Beijing Antique Shopping Tour with Lunch
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities....Read more
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities. Sift through the traditional shops and stands, and explore the side lanes (hutongs), where the shops still bear original Ming and Qing architectural features like ornately carved doors and upswept roofs.
Next, drive to Panjiayuan Market, a so-called ‘weekend market’ that’s open daily. Weave through the throng of stands, perusing the huge array of antiques, curios, ceramics, Tibetan rugs, calligraphy, and other finds.
After shopping here, refuel with lunch at a Chinese restaurant, and continue to Baoguosi Cultural Market, set around an old temple. Scour the courtyards of vendors hawking stamps, books, coins and jade, and get tips on scouting out and clinching the best deals from your guide.
If time allows, squeeze in a visit to Hongqiao Market, a mall known for its pearl traders, and electronics, art, clothes, and accessories shops. Trawl for bargains, and haggle over pearls and other precious gems as perfect keepsakes of your time in Beijing.
After seven hours, your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
$50 Per Day
One day tirp to Bajiao Zhai, a noticeable Danxia Landform.
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote....Read more
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote. It is reputed as the "Soul of Danxia Landform". Here you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset and the sea-cloud. 1. I'll pick you up at 8:00 am in your hotel, and transfer to Bajiao Zhai Village by our private van. On the way, you can enjoy some terraced fields, bamboo groves and the wooden residences of the natives.(3.5 hours by ride) 2. First, we'll visit the village and have lunch in the village, and then we'll hike the mountains, the scenery including the group of snails looking up the sky, the ancient trail, Eye-stone, Joss stick of dragon's head and the Treasured sword Peak.(4 hours by hike) 3. After appreciating the sunset, after dinner in Ziyuan county, we'll take the bus back to your hotel around 10:00 pm.