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Peonies at Dawn in Daming Palace Garden | Sleep Story Tang Dynasty

Ancient China Sleep Stories by Su··5 August 2026·26 min

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Tonight we return to Daming Palace in Chang'an, the imperial palace at the height of the Tang Dynasty, nearly 1,300 years ago.In this gentle sleep story, a senior imperial gardener enters the Daming Palace garden before sunrise, where spring peonies wait beneath pale morning light. He checks hemp thread, bamboo supports, damp earth, and half-open blossoms with slow careful hands. The palace remains hushed as the garden becomes ready for the day.Settle in, relax, and drift gently into sleep. Chapters00:00 Welcome02:56 Sleep story begins37:48 Goodnight💤 Prefer listening without YouTube ads? You can also find Su QuietSleep on Insight Timer : https://insighttimer.com/suquietsleep/guided-meditations☕ A small gesture of thanks if you wish : https://buymeacoffee.com/suquietsleep🕯️ You can find all listening options and links here : https://suquietsleep.github.io/suquietsleep/#sleepstory #sleepstories #bedtimestory #ancientchina #relaxingsleep #suquietsleepMusic & Soundscapes : Created with AI-assisted tools including SunoVisuals & Illustrations : Created with ChatGPT