Xuyun Temple in Fangshan

Xuyun Temple in Fangshan

Xuyun Temple in Fangshan is a municipal cultural heritage protection site in Beijing.

Xuyun Temple is located within the campus of Liulihe Middle School in Fangshan District. Originally built in the 18th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty, it served as an imperial temporary residence. In the late Qing Dynasty, it was renamed Xuyun Temple and specifically used to house retired imperial eunuchs. The surviving structures include the Gaodian Hall and the Five-Row Halls. It stands as a tangible example for studying Ming Dynasty architectural craftsmanship. It is listed as part of the seventh batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing