Working People's Cultural Palace

Working People's Cultural Palace

The Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace is located east of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It was originally the Imperial Ancestral Temple built during the Ming Dynasty in the 18th year of the Yongle reign (1420). Upon the proposal of the Premier and approval by the first session of the Government Administration Council, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was transferred to the administration of the Beijing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions to serve as a cultural activity venue for workers and the public. The name "Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace" was given and inscribed personally by Chairman Mao Zedong, and the plaque was unveiled on April 30, 1950, with the site officially opening to the public on May 1. It serves as a "school and paradise" for working people and a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Imperial Ancestral Temple of the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace

A wealth of recreational and cultural activities, along with its elegant and serene environment, attract many visitors. Arts and educational programs have nurtured a large number of talented individuals, while various performances and exhibitions have earned widespread acclaim. The diverse range of entertainment and fitness activities appeals to all tastes, making it an excellent place for leisure and recreation. The establishment of the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace is recorded as a major historical event in the post-establishment era of China in the "Chronicle of Major Events in the People's Republic of China."

In January 1988, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was listed as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

In 1998, the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace was recognized as a National Model Workers' Cultural Palace by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. In March 2002, it was designated as a First-Class Park in Beijing.

Since its establishment, the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace has become a hub for workers' cultural activities across the capital and the nation, hosting a wide variety of cultural programs and nurturing numerous talents in various fields. At the same time, as a significant venue for major events organized by the Party and the state, it has witnessed many important historical moments. With the acceleration of reform and opening-up, the Cultural Palace is organically integrating traditional culture of the Imperial Ancestral Temple with modern artistic and cultural elements, gradually forming a unique and culturally rich "school and paradise."

Address: East side of Tiananmen, East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Type: Historical Architecture

Phone: 010-65252189

Official Website: http://www.bjwhg.com.cn/

Opening Hours:

(Spring & Summer) 6:30–19:30; (Autumn & Winter) 7:00–17:30

Admission:

Admission: 2 RMB

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development