Suburban Labor Platform

Suburban Labor Platform

The Suburban Labor Platform is a cultural relic protection unit of Beijing.

The Suburban Labor Platform is located outside the Da'nan Pass in Liangxiang, Fangshan District. Commonly known as the Generals’ Welcoming Platform, it was where emperors welcomed back soldiers returning from battle. Originally built in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1760), the platform features an octagonal pavilion and a white marble stele pavilion. The pavilion has two levels, each with eight stone pillars. The stele bears an inscription of Emperor Qianlong’s poem commemorating the event. The platform is surrounded by brick walls on all sides. The uncovered white marble stele pavilion and the stele inside it still remain, serving as important physical materials for researching Qing Dynasty history.

The stele was erected on February 27, 1760, in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty.

Location

Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing

Further Reading:

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