Ancestral Temple of Zu Dashou

Ancestral Temple of Zu Dashou

The Ancestral Temple of Zu Dashou is a cultural tourism attraction.

Destination Introduction

The Ancestral Temple of Zu Dashou is located at No. 3 Fuguo Street (formerly known as Zu Family Street) in Xicheng District. Zu Dashou, a native of Liaodong, was a Ming general who surrendered to the Qing, and died in the 13th year of the Shunzhi reign (1656) during the Qing Dynasty. The site was originally Zu Dashou’s residence and was later converted into a memorial temple. In the 8th year of the Yongzheng reign (1730), the Eight Banners Official School, specifically the Plain Yellow Banner Official School, was established here. It was renovated in the 34th year of the Qianlong reign (1769). Later, it was repurposed as the Third Municipal Middle School of Beijing.

The temple faces south and features a pair of mounting stones outside its gate. The front courtyard has five main rooms (the main hall) along the northern side, along with one wing room on each of the east and west sides. The rear courtyard has five northern rooms

(the rear sleeping quarters), with two wing rooms on each of the east and west sides, and three wing rooms on each of the east and west sides as well. The western side courtyard includes seven northern rooms and three southern rooms. This layout is typical of Qing Dynasty official residences. It is a key cultural heritage site under protection in Xicheng District.

Location: Located at No. 3 Fuguo Street (formerly known as Zu Family Street) in Xicheng District.

Beijing Xicheng District