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Former Site of the Bank of Communications

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The former site of the Bank of Communications is located at No. 9 Qianmen Xiheyuan, Xicheng District, and is listed as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. It is a masterpiece by the renowned Chinese architect Yang Tingbao. The building has four floors above ground and one basement level. Its facade features decorative elements reminiscent of traditional Chinese memorial archways, with a granite base clad in brushed stone finish and a roof adorned with traditional bracket sets (dougong) and glazed eaves.

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The former site of the Bank of Communications is a municipal-level cultural heritage protection unit in Beijing.

The former site of the Bank of Communications is located

at No. 9 Qianmen Xiheyuan, Xicheng District, and is listed as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

It is a masterpiece by the renowned Chinese architect Yang Tingbao. The building has four floors above ground and one basement level. Its facade features decorative elements reminiscent of traditional Chinese memorial archways, with a granite base clad in brushed stone finish and a roof adorned with traditional bracket sets (dougong) and glazed eaves. The doors and windows are enhanced with glazed hoods and bracket arms (que ti).

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics