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Former Site of the Qing Dynasty's Ministry of War and Ministry of Navy

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The former site of the Qing Dynasty's Ministry of War and Ministry of Navy is a group of brick-and-wood structures in Beijing’s Dongcheng District built in a European classical style during the late Qing and early Republican period. It is considered an important modern historical site and representative architecture, located at Courtyard 3, Zhangzizhong Road (formerly No. 1 Iron Lion Lane), north of Ping’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China (39°55′58.29"N, 116°24′31.68"E). Constructed in 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty), the complex was originally the residence of Yunyi, the ninth son of Emperor Kangxi. The architectural design was overseen by Chinese architect Shen Qi, who studied in Britain, and the construction was carried out by a Chinese construction firm. The buildings were completed between 1907 and 1909 (the first year of the Xuantong reign). The complex includes a main building and three groups of structures with distinct styles, reflecting the high level of architectural design and construction in China in the early 20th century. It served as the highest military command unit in the late Qing Dynasty and, during the Republic of China, was the office of Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui’s Executive Yuan. In 1926, it witnessed the infamous “March 18th Massacre” right at its entrance, giving it significant historical value. It was designated as a Beijing Cultural Relics Protection Unit in 1984 and was listed as part of the sixth group of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units by the State Council in May 2006.

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The former site of the Qing Dynasty's Ministry of War and Ministry of Navy is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The former site of the Qing Dynasty's Ministry of War and Ministry of Navy is a group of brick-and-wood structures in Beijing’s Dongcheng District built in a European classical style during the late Qing and early Republican period. It is considered an important modern historical site and representative architecture, located at Courtyard 3, Zhangzizhong Road (formerly No. 1 Iron Lion Lane), north of Ping’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China (39°55′58.29"N, 116°24′31.68"E). Constructed in 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty), the complex was originally the residence of Yunyi, the ninth son of Emperor Kangxi. The architectural design was overseen by Chinese architect Shen Qi, who studied in Britain, and the construction was carried out by a Chinese construction firm. The buildings were completed between 1907 and 1909 (the first year of the Xuantong reign). The complex includes a main building and three groups of structures with distinct styles, reflecting the high level of architectural design and construction in China in the early 20th century. It served as the highest military command unit in the late Qing Dynasty and, during the Republic of China, was the office of Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui’s Executive Yuan. In 1926, it witnessed the infamous “March 18th Massacre” right at its entrance, giving it significant historical value. It was designated as a Beijing Cultural Relics Protection Unit in 1984 and was listed as part of the sixth group of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units by the State Council in May 2006.