南薰殿

南薰殿 is a building in , . 南薰殿 is situated nearby to the building , as well as near the city gate .
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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 310 metres east of 南薰殿.

Palace
The is the largest hall within the in , . It is located at its central axis, behind the . is situated 430 metres northeast of 南薰殿.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xicheng and Central Dongcheng.

District is a district in central . Visitors come here for the Houhai area to join the bar and restaurant cluster by the lake or to explore the remains of the wealthier part of historical Beijing nearby.

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.

南薰殿

Latitude
39.91296° or 39° 54′ 47″ north
Longitude
116.38757° or 116° 23′ 15″ east
Open location code
8PFRW97Q+52
Open­Street­Map ID
way 40478532
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“南薰殿” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 南薰殿
  • Vietnamese: Nam Huân Điện

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Xihua Gate and West Glorious Gate.

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