Qinmin Building

Qinmin Building

The Qinmin Building was originally constructed in 1914, covering a floor area of 1,392.7 square meters. It is a two-story building designed in European architectural style. Initially serving as the office building of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Monopoly and Transport Bureau, it was later renovated and repurposed as an office building for Puyi. In February 1932, after Puyi assumed the position of "Chief Executive" of the puppet state of Manchukuo, he believed that the time had come to restore the Qing Dynasty and reclaim the ancestral legacy. Thus, he named the building “Qinmin” (勤民), meaning “Diligent in Serving the People,” taking the phrase from his ancestral teaching: “Revere Heaven, Follow Ancestors, Govern Diligently, Love the People.” The first floor mainly consists of four waiting rooms, where qualified Japanese and puppet officials awaited their audiences with Puyi. The office of the Imperial Household Advisor, Yoshioka Yasunao, was also located on the first floor. The second floor houses the main hall, the Qinmin Hall, where enthronement ceremonies were held. Other facilities on this floor include the East Side Hall, West Side Hall, Banquet Hall, and a Buddhist chapel.

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