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Royal Romance in the Eastern Imagery of the Royal Pavilion

Hidden in the streets of Brighton is a transcontinental aesthetic marvel 🕌, built in the 18th century by George IV to house his obsession with the East. The pure white Indian-style dome paired with flying eaves gleams warmly under the seaside sun, while the interior fully embodies Chinese elegance, making every step feel like a time-travel encounter. The palace is full of intricate details: the gilded pillars in the throne hall are entwined with dragon reliefs, and the painted dome recreates an Eastern fairyland 🌌. The velvet upholstery on the seats shimmers with subtle patterns; on the redwood tables in the Chinese tea room, the entire white porcelain tea set is decorated with orchid grass patterns, the glaze so translucent it looks soaked in moonlight, and even the gold edging on the tea cups is exquisitely flawless. The £4 Chinese audio guide is very practical, revealing that some brocade patterns are inspired by ancient Chinese paintings and some porcelain vases were royal custom orders. For £19.5, you can visit multiple times, discovering new details each time without ever feeling bored. 📍Address: 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE 🚌Transport: Get off at North Street station or a 15-minute walk from the train station ⏰Hours: October to March 10:00-17:15; April to September 9:30-17:45; closed after 14:30 on December 24 and on December 25 and 26 🎫Tickets: Adults £19.5, audio guide £4 (available in Chinese)
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