The Palace, also known as the Hall of Imperial Longevity is located in the northeastern part of Jingshan Park. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it quickly became one of the most important royal complexes along the Beijing's central axis.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties the Palace was used as a place of worship and a remembrance hall of the royal ancestors. Now it is the memorial of the unique Chinese sacrificial and filial piety traditions. Centiries old imperial ritual music is carefully preserved here, too.
In 1956, Shouhuang Palace was renamed to Children's Palace and remained known under this name till 2013 when it was returned to Jingshan complex in order to preserve and commemorate the ancient cultural relics and traditions. Soon after Shouhuang Palace became the part of Jingshan park again, the renovation works started.
The park itself covers an area of about 230,000 square metres. It is a popualr attraction in Beijing from where a very beautiful view of the city and the Forbidden palace can be observed on a clear day.
Shouhuang Palace in Jingshan Park Reopened
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Shouhuang Palace in Jingshan Park, the second largest palace complex along the central axis immediately north of the Forbidden City, reopened last week after four years of renovation.