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    • The Yongle Emperor (2 May 1360 – 12 August 1424), personal name Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1402 to 1424. Zhu Di was the fourth son of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming dynasty. He was originally enfeoffed as the Prince of Yan in May 1370, with the capital of his princedom at Beiping (modern Beijing). Zhu Di w… See more

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    The Yongle Emperor was born Zhu Di on 2 May 1360, the fourth son of the new leader of the Red Turban Rebellion, Zhu Yuanzhang, who led these rebels to success and became the Hongwu Emperor, the first em… See more

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    The Hongwu Emperor was long-lived and outlived his first heir, Zhu Biao, Crown Prince Yiwen. He worried about his succession and issued a series of dynastic instructions for his family, the Huang Ming Zu Xun. … See more

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    Yongle was the reign name (nianhao) of the third emperor (1402–24) of China’s Ming dynasty (1368–1644), which he raised to its greatest power. He moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, whi…
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    The World-famous Yongle Bell - China.org.cn

    Oct 22, 2003 · The World-famous Yongle Bell. The Yongle Bell was cast during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty early in the 15th century. The story goes that when Emperor Chengzu (his dynastic ...

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    Mar 30, 2024 · Uncover fascinating histories and witness New China. Beijing Bell Tower houses a huge bronze bell, which could be heard ringing out the 7:00 p.m. chime from a distance of over 20 kilometers.

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    How big is the Yongle Big Bell?
    The Yongle Big Bell weighs about 46 tons, with a height of 5.5 meters and a diameter of 3.3 meters. The bell is famous not only because of its size, but probably more importantly because of the over 230,000 characters of Buddhist scriptures engraved on it. The temple has housed a bell museum (Guzhong bowuguan; engl.

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    When did Yongle become a Emperor?
    Yongle (born May 2, 1360, Yingtian [now Nanjing], Jiangsu province, China—died August 5, 1424, Yumuchuan [now in Inner Mongolia], en route to Beijing) was the reign name (nianhao) of the third emperor (1402–24) of China’s Ming dynasty (1368–1644), which he raised to its greatest power.

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    Why is Yongle a good emperor?
    Despite these negatives, the Yongle Emperor is considered an architect and keeper of Chinese culture, history, and statecraft and an influential ruler in Chinese history. He is remembered very much for his cruelty, just like his father.

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    What is Beijing Big Bell Temple known for?
    Beijing Big Bell Temple, also known as Dazhong Temple, was built in the Qing Dynasty and is famous for a giant bell as well as the ancient bell museum.

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    What did the Yongle Emperor do in 1424?
    The Yongle Emperor exchanged ambassadors with Shahrukh Mirza, sending Chen Cheng to Samarkand and Herat, and Shahrukh sent Ghiyāth al-dīn Naqqāsh to Beijing. On 1 April 1424, the Yongle Emperor launched a large campaign into the Gobi Desert to chase an army of fleeing Oirats.

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    Why did the Yongle Emperor re-establish Beijing?
    The difficulties in Nanjing also led the Yongle Emperor to re-establish Beiping (present-day Beijing) as the new imperial capital. He repaired and reopened the Grand Canal and, between 1406 and 1420, directed the construction of the Forbidden City.

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    Big Bell Temple, Dazhong Temple, Beijing, Ancient Bell …

    Aug 20, 2024 · Beijing Big Bell Temple, also known as Dazhong Temple, was built in the Qing Dynasty and is famous for a giant bell as well as the ancient bell museum.

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    Ancient Bells Museum at the Great Bell Temple

    Jul 3, 2024 · The Ancient Bells Museum at the Great Bell Temple, a specialized museum in China, is located on the northern side of the Great Bell Temple in Beisanhuan Xilu (western section of the North 3rd Ring Road). The temple …

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