Yanxi Palace, Imperial residence in Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Located on the eastern side of the Forbidden City, Yanxi Palace contains twenty-two rooms arranged around two courtyards with high walls for privacy.
The palace construction began in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, with significant expansions occurring in 1535, serving as a residence for empresses and concubines.
Within the palace halls, exhibitions display numerous artifacts including jade products, enamel pieces, calligraphy works, and bronze items from the Qing Dynasty period.
The palace maintains regular operating hours alongside the Forbidden City schedule, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the exhibition areas.
In 1931, Yanxi Palace became the first structure in the Forbidden City to incorporate modern reinforced concrete during its reconstruction phase.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1420
Part of: Dong liu gong
GPS coordinates: 39.91887,116.39241
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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