Beijing Pudu Temple

Beijing Pudu Temple

Beijing Pudu Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Pudu Temple is located on Nan Chizi Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. Originally built as a lamasery in the early Qing Dynasty, the site was once part of the Hongqing Palace in the southern city during the Ming Dynasty. It also served as the residence of Dorgon, the Prince Regent (Rui Prince) of the Qing Dynasty. In the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign (1694), the former Rui Prince’s mansion was converted into Mahakala Temple. In 1776, Emperor Qianlong bestowed the name “Pudu Temple” upon the site.

Pudu Temple was first built in the early Qing Dynasty during the Ming era. The main hall features grand architecture, a high platform base in the form of a sumeru pedestal, and spans nine bays. Its roof is covered with yellow tiles trimmed with green, while the front porch has green tiles trimmed with yellow. The eaves feature three tiers of upturned corners, a rare design in traditional Chinese architecture.

The architecture of Pudu Temple is highly distinctive, being built atop a high platform with low window frames. According to ancient architecture experts, this typical Manchu-style cultural relic building is unique in Beijing.

In May 2013, Beijing Pudu Temple was designated and announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as part of the seventh group of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Address: Pudu Temple Qianxiang, inside Nan Chizi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Recommended visiting time: 30–40 minutes

Phone: 010-85112897

Opening hours: 6:00–20:00

Ticket information: Free entry.

Further reading:

· Third Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units in Beijing

· Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units