Beijing Shangzhuang Nalan Xingde Historical Relics Exhibition Hall

Beijing Shangzhuang Nalan Xingde Historical Relics Exhibition Hall

Beijing Shangzhuang Nalan Xingde Historical Relics Exhibition Hall is located within the Cuihu Water Town Tourist Resort in Shangzhuang Town, Haidian District, covering an area of 22 mu. The architectural style features a brick-and-wood structure modeled after a traditional Qing Dynasty courtyard, with double-eaved painted decorations, winding corridors, and latticed windows, exuding a strong traditional garden ambiance. The Nalan Xingde Historical Relics Exhibition Hall is a specialized exhibition venue that integrates functions such as cultural relic collection, academic research, and social education, while also offering auxiliary services including leisure, entertainment, and dining for visitors. Nalan Xingde once lived and resided in Shangzhuang during his lifetime and was buried here after his death. His father, Mingzhu, served as the Grand Secretary of the Wuying Hall for ten years during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. Although born into an aristocratic family in a noble mansion, Nalan Xingde was known for his integrity, diligence, and love of learning, leaving behind a variety of influential literary works. He is the most widely read and influential poet of the Qing Dynasty. The exhibition hall showcases Nalan Xingde’s life and literary creations through a wealth of historical documents and physical artifacts, reflecting the academic research on Nalan over the past century. The exhibits strive to achieve a harmonious blend of scholarly insight, aesthetic appeal, and local cultural characteristics. Adjacent to the exhibition hall lies the several-hundred-mu Cuihu Lake, offering beautiful scenery, fresh air, and a pleasant environment. It serves as an ideal destination for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, providing opportunities for leisure, vacation, and sightseeing.

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

Shangzhuang Area: A township under the jurisdiction of Haidian District, Beijing. Established as the Shangzhuang People's Commune in 1961 and restructured as a township in 1984. It is located in the northernmost part of the district, covering an area of 39.8 square kilometers with a population of 13,000. The township administers four village committees—Dongmachang, Shangzhuang, Baishuiwa, and Qianzhangshu—and one residential committee, the Xijiao Farm. Local township enterprises include machinery plants, wool scouring and sorting factories, and packaging factories. The area supports a combination of crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and forestry/fruit production. Historical sites within the area include the tomb of Mingzhu, a Qing Dynasty grand secretary, the tomb of Nalan Xingde, the ruins of the ancient Shuangta City, and a cast-iron ox from the Liao and Jin dynasties... More detailed information about the Shangzhuang Area++