Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace

Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace

The Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace was first built in March of the 13th year of the Qianlong reign (1748) and completed in August of the same year. It was specially constructed by Emperor Qianlong for his visits to the Tai Tomb of his father, Emperor Yongzheng. Alongside it, the Huangxinzhuang Temporary Imperial Palace in Fangshan, the Fengbidian Temporary Imperial Palace in Zhuozhou, and the Qiulan Temporary Imperial Palace in Laishui were also constructed. Over time, these three palaces have vanished without a trace, but the Lianggezhuang Temporary Imperial Palace (Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace) has been relatively well preserved.

The Qingxi Mausoleum Temporary Imperial Palace is located to the west of Lianggezhuang Village, adjacent to the Yongfu Temple, a lama temple for imperial use. To the south lies a small hill called Turtle Hill, while the North Yi River flows gently along the foot of the hill to the north. With picturesque scenery and beautiful landscapes, it is a delightful place.

Inside the palace gate is a group of well-planned and neatly arranged gray-tiled buildings.

The first things that catch your eye are an exquisitely carved and painted floral-pendant gate and a long painted corridor standing on the central axis. Inside the floral-pendant gate is an octagonal fountain fishpond with rockeries in it. In winter, when the spring water freezes, the rockeries turn into uniquely shaped jade-like ice sculptures; during spring, summer, and autumn, the water remains crystal clear, offering a special pleasure for viewing fish by the pond. To the north of the fishpond stands a grand hall with a front corridor and rear wing-rooms, where the emperor handled state affairs after staying at the palace.

Behind the main hall is the bedroom hall where the emperor rested, flanked by rear halls and three-section halls where the empresses and concubines lived, as well as duty rooms, kitchens, connecting halls, the imperial carriage depot, and living quarters for the imperial guards.

The last structure in the palace courtyard is an artificially piled rockery covered with flowers, trees, pavilions, stone structures, and towers (now only ruins remain), resembling a small imperial garden.