Sanguan Pavilion Overpass

Sanguan Pavilion Overpass

The Sanguan Pavilion Overpass is a municipal-level cultural heritage site in Beijing.

The Sanguan Pavilion Overpass is located

in Liuli Canal Township, Longquan Town, and is among the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites in Beijing.

It was built in the 21st year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1756) and renovated during the Guangxu era. The structure faces east-west, resembling a city gate tower, with coiled dragon ornaments on both ends of the main ridge. The upward-facing dragons are uniquely shaped, and the center of the ridge features an elephant carrying a treasure vase. Beneath the pavilion is a passageway arch, with the words “带河” (River Belt) and “砺山” (Grind Mountain) inscribed on the east and west sides above the arch. On the flanking bluestone slabs are carved regular-script characters such as “众善奉行” (Practice All Good Deeds) and “诸恶莫作” (Refrain from All Evils). This overpass serves as a tangible example for studying the glaze firing industry in western Beijing and the art of ancient architectural glaze decoration.

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Sites in Beijing