Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
襄阳王府绿影壁
A giant glazed screen wall in front of the Ming dynasty palace of Prince Xiang, with exquisite carved dragons. It is one of the largest surviving Ming palace screen walls in China.
Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion The Green Screen Wall lies in the southeast of Xiangcheng District. It was the screen wall in front of the palace of Prince Xiang Xianhui of the Ming dynasty and was built in the Zhengtong era. It is about 26 meters long and 7 meters high, carved from alum stone and white marble. The wall face shows 99 dragons of different sizes, leaping and swirling in varied poses. It is a nationally important cultural heritage site. The palace itself has been destroyed, and the surrounding area is now the Green Screen Wall Park and a reconstructed section of the Prince Xiang's mansion. A visit takes about 30 minutes. Check the on-site price for admission. It is about a 10-minute walk from North Street or Zhongxuan Tower.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Zhongxuan Tower
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)
- Xiangyang Museum
- Xianshan & Xianshou Pavilion