红本库

红本库 is a building in , . 红本库 is situated nearby to the city gate , as well as near the bridge .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Forbidden City and Meridian Gate.

The , located at the centre of , was the main palace of Imperial China for five centuries, until the early 20th century. It today houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection.

City gate
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The or Wumen is the southern and largest gate of the in , . Unlike the other gates of the Forbidden City, the has two protruding arms on either side, derived from ancient que towers traditionally used to decorate the main entrances of palaces, temples and tombs. is situated 210 metres southwest of 红本库.

The , or Taimiao of , is a historic site in the Imperial City, just outside the , where during both the Ming and Qing dynasties, sacrificial ceremonies were held on the most important festival occasions in honor of the imperial family's ancestors. is situated 330 metres south of 红本库.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Dongcheng and Gulou.

Dongcheng District is in . It means "east city" and appropriately enough covers the eastern half of the old, imperial city. Most visitors to the city will come here to visit both Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace.

is a part of Dongcheng District in , . The name "Gulou" translates to Drum Tower, which is one of the main attractions here. is considered the most charming area in Beijing.

Suburb
is the name of an intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Dongcheng District, . , at the intersection of what is now Avenues North, South and West and Inner Street, dates to the Yuan dynasty. is situated 3 km northeast of 红本库.

红本库

Latitude
39.9129° or 39° 54′ 46″ north
Longitude
116.39329° or 116° 23′ 36″ east
Height
14 metres (46 feet)
Open location code
8PFRW97V+58
Open­Street­Map ID
way 40478520
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­gabled
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“红本库” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 红本库
  • Vietnamese: Hồng Bản Khố

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