Ruins of Tianfei Palace, National protected historical site in Hedong District, Tianjin, China.
The Ruins of Tianfei Palace is an archaeological site in Tianjin showing foundations and structural elements from multiple imperial periods. The excavated areas reveal construction methods spanning from the Yuan Dynasty through the Ming period to later eras.
The palace complex was established in 1326 during the Yuan Dynasty as a maritime ceremonial center and functioned for centuries along the Haihe River. The structures were later rebuilt during the Ming period, showing different phases of construction.
The site honors Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess, through archaeological remains of ritual spaces that reflect maritime traditions of northern China. Visitors can still see how this place functioned for ceremonies tied to the sea and trade.
The site is accessible from Tianjin Railway Station and offers guided tours through the archaeological excavations. Visitors should expect level ground with scattered raised areas and wear good footwear.
The excavations show how the Yuan Dynasty used flat foundation techniques while the Ming period introduced elevated platforms. These architectural differences reveal how construction methods evolved across the centuries.
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