What more can a historic building offer beyond a photo stop? In Xiangyang, central China’s Hubei Province, the answer lies in the heart of the ancient city.
Zhaomingtai, a local landmark believed to date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), has been revived through comprehensive restoration and is now a rising cultural complex. Today, it welcomes visitors with exhibitions, artistic performances and relaxing public spaces, drawing both residents and travelers.
Inside, a new public reading space resembles an old city library that was once located there. Free to enter, it pairs shelves of books with the aroma of coffee and tea, creating a quiet retreat above the centuries-old streets.