Architectural Remains of the Daci Yian Palace

Architectural Remains of the Daci Yian Palace

The architectural remains of the Daci Yian Palace are protected as a municipal cultural heritage site in Beijing.

The architectural remains of the Daci Yian Palace are located

at No. 203, Chaoyangmennei Street, and are among the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

As a Taoist structure, it was built under imperial order in the 17th year of the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty (1481) to worship the deities of Heaven, Earth, and Water, and is also referred to as the Three Officials Temple. The extant buildings include the main hall and rear hall on the eastern side, along with parts of the western wing rooms. The main hall has three bays with a hip-and-gable roof covered in black glazed tiles. Its beams, brackets, and other structural elements retain features characteristic of Ming Dynasty architecture. The central bay’s shrine and caisson ceiling are well-preserved, featuring intricate carvings. Aside from some damage to the dragon heads, most of the decorations remain intact. This architectural remnant serves as an important physical artifact for studying the urban transformation of Beijing during the transition from the Yuan to the Ming Dynasty.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further Reading:

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