Belvedere of Embodying Benevolence

The Belvedere of Embodying Benevolence rises 25 meters high with two stories, featuring yellow glazed roof tiles and nine bays across its first level.

Originally constructed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty Yongle period as Wen Tower, the structure underwent reconstruction in 1783 following destruction by fire.

During the Kangxi period, the pavilion served as a venue for poetry exhibitions where scholars from both inside and outside the imperial court gathered.

The second floor includes seven sections with surrounding corridors, while the first floor contains double-leaf panel doors and detailed wooden window frames.

Twenty-four square columns support the upper-level eaves, incorporating decorative brackets that distribute structural weight while maintaining architectural balance.

GPS coordinates: 39.91496,116.39209

Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56