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The '''City of Daocheng''' is the capital city of the [[Jingdao|Jingdaoese Empire]], and the nation's third most populous city (behind [[Xiachang]] and [[Gangdiguo]]). It is part of the [[Zijin]] Province and made up of several urban and rural districts. The surrounding countryside belonging to the province is often counted as a part of the City, leading to the use of ''Daocheng'' as a synonym for both the city as the surrounding areas. | The '''City of Daocheng''' is the capital city of the [[Jingdao|Jingdaoese Empire]], and the nation's third most populous city (behind [[Xiachang]] and [[Gangdiguo]]). It is part of the [[Zijin]] Province and made up of several urban and rural districts. The surrounding countryside belonging to the province is often counted as a part of the City, leading to the use of ''Daocheng'' as a synonym for both the city as the surrounding areas. The city is home to more than twelve million residents (census 367 EGA). The city lies in the '''Imperial District''' (or '''Imperial City''', as it's often called) and is the home to more than eight million residents. It's roughly divided into the Forbidden City, the Restricted City and the Outer City. Beyond the city walls, lay farmlands and suburbs. Ethnic origin dictates where one can live, as the Forbidden City houses the family of the Heavenly Light and His most trusted bound servants, while the Restricted City (good for around 2 million citizens) houses only pure Jing residents. Nobles from all across the Empire often reside in a summer house in the Dasha District, located in the wealthier parts of the Outer City. | ||
As the city combines both Jingdaoese and Kildarian architecture, it makes a fine example of a modern Jingdaoese city. It serves as both a political, economical and cultural powerhouse, which serves to display the power of the Great Jing Dynasty. The several marvelous monuments and palaces showcase examples of the finest art, treasures and relics from both the time that the Jingdaoese ruled the nation, as Kildarian and Apollonian eras. One of the main tourist attractions is the Jingdaoese Historic Museum. This museum showcases artifacts that were gathered during the entire Jingdaoese history, from the Cibolan era to the present day. Notable exhibitions are a [[Tyrannocricetus aliger | Tee al]] that was presented by the [[Kalgachia | Garden of Kalgachia]] to the Chidao Emperor. | |||
While laying in the center of the Empire, Daocheng possesses a series of fortifications and walls, which have to serve as a last line of defense during war time. The city walls, which encompass the actual city (including the Outer City) are part of a defensive network, which already starts at the border of the province (with the ''[[Great Wall of Zijin]]''). | |||
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North of the capital city lies Zijinlin, one of the four great national parks of the Jingdaoese Empire, and due to its location close to the capital the most popular with tourists. Most of the park comprising of dense forests is inaccessible to commoners, but some areas in the south are open for tourism. In this area there are campsites for tents, holiday caravans are illegal across the empire. One of the most prestigious cemeteries of the empire is also located in the southern part of the park. Well known are the burial tombs of the Jingdaoese patriarchy, renowned for their fine ornaments out of marble, gold and precious stones. In shrines dedicated to the ancestors, visitors pray to the living Heavenly Light that He may protect their relatives in the afterlife. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Quarters=== | ===Quarters=== | ||
Zijin is divided into three districts and several Quarters. Those are all within the Great Wall: | |||
*Great Wall District: the Great Wall, including ring of fortresses. | *Great Wall District: the Great Wall, including ring of fortresses. | ||
*Daocheng District | *Daocheng District | ||
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****Outer Forbidden City (Administration City: ''Xíngzheng'') | ****Outer Forbidden City (Administration City: ''Xíngzheng'') | ||
****Inner Forbidden City (Heavenly City: ''Tianshang'') | ****Inner Forbidden City (Heavenly City: ''Tianshang'') | ||
* | *Zijinlin: a huge national nature reserve with only a few towns. | ||
**Shan Quarter: mountainous region, popular as a ski resort. | **Shan Quarter: mountainous region, popular as a ski resort. | ||
**Zuxian District: a deep forest region with small villages. | **Zuxian District: a deep forest region with small villages. | ||
Revision as of 11:49, 18 November 2018
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| Abbreviation | DAOC | |
| Province | Zijin | |
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| Founded | 1458 AN | |
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| Population | 12,200,000 (1666 AN) | |
The City of Daocheng is the capital city of the Jingdaoese Empire, and the nation's third most populous city (behind Xiachang and Gangdiguo). It is part of the Zijin Province and made up of several urban and rural districts. The surrounding countryside belonging to the province is often counted as a part of the City, leading to the use of Daocheng as a synonym for both the city as the surrounding areas. The city is home to more than twelve million residents (census 367 EGA). The city lies in the Imperial District (or Imperial City, as it's often called) and is the home to more than eight million residents. It's roughly divided into the Forbidden City, the Restricted City and the Outer City. Beyond the city walls, lay farmlands and suburbs. Ethnic origin dictates where one can live, as the Forbidden City houses the family of the Heavenly Light and His most trusted bound servants, while the Restricted City (good for around 2 million citizens) houses only pure Jing residents. Nobles from all across the Empire often reside in a summer house in the Dasha District, located in the wealthier parts of the Outer City.
As the city combines both Jingdaoese and Kildarian architecture, it makes a fine example of a modern Jingdaoese city. It serves as both a political, economical and cultural powerhouse, which serves to display the power of the Great Jing Dynasty. The several marvelous monuments and palaces showcase examples of the finest art, treasures and relics from both the time that the Jingdaoese ruled the nation, as Kildarian and Apollonian eras. One of the main tourist attractions is the Jingdaoese Historic Museum. This museum showcases artifacts that were gathered during the entire Jingdaoese history, from the Cibolan era to the present day. Notable exhibitions are a Tee al that was presented by the Garden of Kalgachia to the Chidao Emperor.
While laying in the center of the Empire, Daocheng possesses a series of fortifications and walls, which have to serve as a last line of defense during war time. The city walls, which encompass the actual city (including the Outer City) are part of a defensive network, which already starts at the border of the province (with the Great Wall of Zijin).
North of the capital city lies Zijinlin, one of the four great national parks of the Jingdaoese Empire, and due to its location close to the capital the most popular with tourists. Most of the park comprising of dense forests is inaccessible to commoners, but some areas in the south are open for tourism. In this area there are campsites for tents, holiday caravans are illegal across the empire. One of the most prestigious cemeteries of the empire is also located in the southern part of the park. Well known are the burial tombs of the Jingdaoese patriarchy, renowned for their fine ornaments out of marble, gold and precious stones. In shrines dedicated to the ancestors, visitors pray to the living Heavenly Light that He may protect their relatives in the afterlife.
History
Geography
Architecture
Politics and government
Legations
Quarters
Zijin is divided into three districts and several Quarters. Those are all within the Great Wall:
- Great Wall District: the Great Wall, including ring of fortresses.
- Daocheng District
- Outer City: surrounding countryside
- Dasha Quarter: home to some of the more wealthy mansions and summer residences.
- Nongchang Quarter: farming district responsible for 65% of the City's food reserves.
- Shangren Quarter: a merchant town near the Golden Gate.
- Zhen Quarter: farming towns
- Huangdi Quarter: home to the mansion of the First Prince.
- Nanwai Quarter: southern quarter (south of Daocheng City)
- Beiwan Quarter: northern quarter (south of Daocheng City)
- Hu Quarter: most famous for Lake Gaelen.
- Daocheng City: Within the city walls
- Restricted City (Xianzhì): for the more wealthy citizens.
- Forbidden City
- Outer Forbidden City (Administration City: Xíngzheng)
- Inner Forbidden City (Heavenly City: Tianshang)
- Outer City: surrounding countryside
- Zijinlin: a huge national nature reserve with only a few towns.
- Shan Quarter: mountainous region, popular as a ski resort.
- Zuxian District: a deep forest region with small villages.
- Shenshe Quarter: famous for its temples dedicated to the Emperors.
