National Anthem of Empire of China (1896-1906) - Tune of Li Zhongtang (Vocal)

The Tune of Li Zhongtang (simplified Chinese: 李中堂乐; traditional Chinese: 李中堂樂; pinyin: lǐ zhōng táng yuè) is the first semi-official national song of China, written by Li Hongzhang in 1896 during the Qing Dynasty. It also served as the Royal anthem for the dynasty.

With a golden palace above his head,
and fold upon fold of purple pavilions,
Like a jade hibiscus
on the palm of an immortal,
The Son of Heaven of Perfect Peace
pays homage to the sun in the sky,
Riding on a five-coloured car of cloud
pulled by six dragons.

金殿當頭紫閣重，
仙人掌上玉芙蓉，
太平天子朝天日，
五色雲車駕六龍。

Qing Empire National Anthem / Himno del Imperio Qing / Great Qing Empire Anthem /