Temple of Senggelinqin

Temple of Senggelinqin

The Temple of Senggelinqin is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Temple of Senggelinqin is located at No. 47 Kuancheng Street, Dongcheng District. Also known as the Xianzhong Temple, it faces south and consists of a two-courtyard quadrangle structure comprising a ceremonial gate, the main hall, and side halls. The ceremonial gate has three bays, while the east and west wing rooms each have five bays. In front of the second gate stands a stele pavilion containing a stone stele over four meters tall. The front of the stele is inscribed in Manchu, the back is blank, and the sides are carved with dragons. The second gate has l bays. During the Republican era, it was converted into Huaiyou Primary School, later renamed Jinyue Primary School, and is now Kuancheng Primary School. The main structures of the temple remain well-preserved and it is a key cultural relic protection unit in Dongcheng District. Senggelinqin (?–1865), of the Borjigit clan, was a native of the Left Wing Rear Banner of Horqin in Inner Mongolia. In 1834, he was appointed as an Inner Minister, Commander of the Imperial Guard, and Commander-in-Chief. He was killed by rebel forces during the suppression of the Nian Rebellion. A memorial temple was established in his honor during the Guangxu era.

Location

No. 47 Dongzhimen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing