Xianliang Temple

　　   Destination Introduction
　　   Xianliang Temple is situated at the side gate of No. l03, Di’anmen West Street, Xicheng District. It was constructed in the eighth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1730). The temple faces south and covers an area of approximately 740 square meters.

　　　　      The main gate has three bays, and along the central axis are, in sequence, a stele pavilion on each side—both are hexagonal, pyramidal-roofed pavilions—housing the stele of Xianliang Temple inscribed by Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. The ceremonial gate also has three bays, with stone lions on either side of the entrance, and side gates on both the left and right of the ceremonial gate. The main hall has three bays with a projecting bay, flanked by three-bay side halls on the east and west, five rear rooms, and three auxiliary rooms on each of the east and west sides.

　　　　      Xianliang Temple was dedicated to honoring meritorious princes, dukes, ministers, and other state officials. Emperor Yongzheng inscribed the plaque reading “Chong Zhong Nian Jiu” (Honor Loyalty and Remember the Past). Initially, the temple enshrined 78 individuals including princes, dukes, marquises, grand secretaries, ministers, chief censors, military commanders, generals, governors-general, provincial governors, and deputy military commanders; later, 21 more were added, totaling 99 enshrined figures. It is a key cultural relic protected by Xicheng District.

　　　　   Location: Located at the side gate of No. l03, Di’anmen West Street, Xicheng District.   Transportation Information
　　   Transportation: Take bus routes 111, 107, or 13 and get off at Di’anmen.

　　    Beijing Xicheng District