The former Weiming Lake area of Yenching University

The former Weiming Lake area of Yenching University

The former Weiming Lake area of Yenching University is a protected cultural heritage site in Beijing.

The former Weiming Lake area of Yenching University is located

in Peking University and is listed as part of the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

The main structures in this area include: the university gate, science laboratory building, office building, foreign languages building, library, gymnasium, Linhu Xuan (a lakeside pavilion), North and South Pavilions, male and female dormitories, water tower, and various affiliated garden features. The entire architectural complex adopts traditional Chinese layout techniques, integrating with the original mountain and water features. It emphasizes spatial enclosure and axial alignment, presenting a complete composition with clearly defined zones. The buildings feature precise proportions, appropriate scale, exquisite craftsmanship, and represent an important creation in modern Chinese architecture that combines traditional forms with contemporary functionality. The area holds significant value in environmental artistry.

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing