Yonghe Palace, Imperial palace in Beijing, China
The Yonghe Palace comprises multiple halls within a courtyard complex, featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements and yellow-glazed roof tiles.
Construction of the palace began in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty as part of the Forbidden City's eastern palaces for imperial concubines.
The halls of Yonghe Palace contained imperial tablets with calligraphy by Emperor Qianlong, reflecting the connection between monarchy and artistic expression.
The palace grounds open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau.
Within the palace walls, rare architectural details include intricate wooden brackets and dragon motifs that follow specific imperial construction regulations.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1420
Part of: Dong liu gong
GPS coordinates: 39.92081,116.39867
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:57
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