The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing: The Maritime Silk Road Code in Andersen’s Fairy Tale
In one of his fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen imagined the dreamy and enchanting Porcelain Tower of Nanjing’s Grand Bao’en Temple. As early as the 17th century, Dutch traveler Johan Nieuhof was captivated by this tower during his journey along the Maritime Silk Road. His travel writings made the tower famous in the West. Join us as we explore the Porcelain Tower and uncover the hidden Maritime Silk Road code in the fairy tale.