Describe the imaginary palace of Kubla Khan In Kubla Khan Coleridge - describes a magical and dreamlike palace built by the Mongol ruler Kubla Khan in a place called Xanadu The palace is called pleasure-dome It looks very attractive and beautiful like a dream The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens forests a sacred river and deep caves This palace is not a real place but a creation of the poet s imagination The Palace and Gardens The pleasure dome is described as stately meaning it is grand magnificent and royal This palace is surrounded by ten miles of fertile ground Around this ground there are walls and towers making it look strong and well-protected There are acres of beautiful gardens flowers fragrant trees and streams of water Twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers We also find ancient forests and hills beside the palace The palace