Temple of Ancient Monarchs, Ancestral temple in Xicheng District, China
The Temple of Ancient Monarchs spans 180,000 square meters and features the Jing De Chong Sheng Palace, the second largest hall in Beijing after the Forbidden City.
Built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty, this temple hosted 662 memorial ceremonies between 1532 and 1911 to honor past emperors and notable officials.
Seven shrines within the temple contain memorial tablets dedicated to 188 emperors, including the Three Sage Kings and Five Virtuous Emperors of Chinese history.
The temple opens Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with entrance tickets costing 20 yuan, and can be reached via Line 4 subway to Xisi Station.
Stone tablets in six languages stand at the temple entrance, instructing visitors to dismount from horses as a sign of respect for ancient sages.
Location: Xicheng District
Inception: 1530
GPS coordinates: 39.92361,116.36125
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:11
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