In China's Yongle Gong (means Temple of Eternal Happiness) is a stunning, ancient wall mural seen by few people because of its remote location in rural Shanxi province.
Construction of the palace - built to worship Lyu Dongbin, the founder of the Taoist mainstream Quanzhen sect - began in 1247. During its 110 years under construction, numerous Taoist murals were created, covering more than 1,000 square meters of the palace. They have been well-preserved.
The murals show distinctive characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and are mainly composed of vivid figures, uninterrupted compositions, steady lines and vibrant colors, representing the skills of painters at the time.
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