Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness

The Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness is a building in 's Outer Court, in , China.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Forbidden City and Hall of Supreme Harmony.

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.

Palace
The is the largest hall within the in , . It is located at its central axis, behind the . is situated 150 metres northeast of Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness.

Museum
The Palace Museum, also known as the Beijing Palace Museum, is a large national complex housed in the at the core of , China. is situated 300 metres north of Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness.

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.

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.

Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness

Latitude
39.91487° or 39° 54′ 54″ north
Longitude
116.38965° or 116° 23′ 23″ east
Open location code
8PFRW97Q+WV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 638590123
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q10291361
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: Hóngyìguǎn
  • Chinese: 弘义阁
  • Chinese: 弘義閣
  • Thai: หอหงอี้
  • Vietnamese: Hoằng Nghĩa Các

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Highlights include Gate of Right Wing and 十八槐.

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