The former teaching building of Luhe Middle School

The former teaching building of Luhe Middle School

The former teaching building of Luhe Middle School is a municipal cultural heritage protection unit in Beijing.

The former teaching building of Luhe Middle School is located

on the campus of Luhe Middle School in Tong County, and is among the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

Originally constructed in the sixth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1867), it merged with Peking Huiwen University in 1917 to form Yenching University and was subsequently renamed Private Luhe Middle School. It became a renowned secondary school throughout North China. The Luhe Middle School campus covers a vast area with a spacious architectural layout. Existing key structures include the Wei’s Building, Xie’s Building, Culture Building, Luyou Building, student dormitories, and dining hall. These buildings feature an eclectic American architectural style from the modern period, with some incorporating traditional Chinese design elements. The overall environment holds significant artistic value.

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further reading:

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