Senggelinqin Ancestral Hall

　　The Senggelinqin Ancestral Hall is located at No. 47 Kuancheng Street in Dongcheng District. Also known as the Xianzhong Ancestral Hall. The hall faces south and is situated to the north. It consists of a ceremonial gate, the main hall, and side halls forming a two-courtyard quadrangle layout. The ceremonial gate has three bays. There are five bays each on the east and west wing rooms. In front of the second gate stands a stele pavilion, which houses a stone stele over 4 meters tall. The front side of the stele is inscribed in Manchu, while the back is blank; dragons are carved along its sides. The second gate is one bay wide. During the Republican era, it was converted into Huaiyou Primary School, later renamed Jinyue Primary School, and is now Kuancheng Primary School. The main structures of the ancestral hall are well-preserved and it is a key cultural relic protection unit in Dongcheng District. Senggelinqin (?–1865), of the Borjigit clan, was from the Left Wing Rear Banner of Horqin, Inner Mongolia. In 1834, he was appointed as an Imperial Tutor, Commander of the Imperial Bodyguard, and Commander-in-Chief. He was killed by rebel forces during the suppression of the Nian Rebellion. During the Guangxu era, a memorial hall was established in his honor.

Opening Hours: 08:00–18:00

Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Admission Fee: Free