Qing Dynasty Granary

　　The Qing Dynasty Granary is located at the southeastern corner of Ningbian Ancient City in Changji City, with a total construction area of approximately 650 square meters. According to relevant historical records, the granary was first built in the 23rd year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1758), initially used by Qing soldiers to store grain and fodder. After the liberation, it was used by the People's Liberation Army to store military provisions, playing an important role in defending the nation’s borders. In 1987, the Qing Dynasty Granary was designated as a “Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit” as part of Ningbian Ancient City. However, since the structure was made of wood and earth, the remaining granaries had largely become dangerous buildings, at risk of collapse at any time. In 2006 and 2007, Changji City carried out two consecutive years of dismantling and maintenance on the Qing Dynasty Granary and completed the second phase of restoration work on the granary’s cultural relics structure, while also accelerating the exhibition arrangement process. In 2007, Changji City successfully applied for the Qing Dynasty Granary and the Shilidadun Beacon Tower to be designated as Regional-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units.