Jiyi Temple

Jiyi Temple is a building in , . Jiyi Temple is situated nearby to the city gate , as well as near .
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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
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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 250 metres southwest of Jiyi Temple.

Palace
The is the largest hall within the in , . It is located at its central axis, behind the . is situated 270 metres northwest of Jiyi Temple.

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 2½ km northeast of Jiyi Temple.

Jiyi Temple

Latitude
39.91394° or 39° 54′ 50″ north
Longitude
116.39278° or 116° 23′ 34″ east
Open location code
8PFRW97V+H4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 40478701
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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In Other Languages

“Jiyi Temple” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 集义殿

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