Guangren Palace (Xiding)

Guangren Palace (Xiding)

Guangren Palace (Xiding) is a cultural heritage protection unit of Beijing.

Guangren Palace (Xiding) is located

in Landianchang, Siqiing Township, Haidian District, and is listed as one of the sixth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, it was originally named "Huguo Hongci Palace." In the 51st year of the Kangxi reign (1712) during the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed "Xiding Bixia Yuanjun Temple," also known as "Guangren Palace," and is one of Beijing’s famous "Five Peaks." The temple faces south and features architectural structures such as the mountain gate, front hall, and scripture depository. The architectural layout remains well-preserved and represents the best-maintained structure among Beijing’s “Five Peaks.”

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further reading:

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