Beijing (TDI): The Qingcheng Palace complex, a royal sacrificial venue along the historic central axis of Beijing, opened to the public after restoration work on Saturday.
Built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the palace is located inside the Altar of the God of Agriculture, also referred to as the Xiannongtan Temple.
The palace was formerly known as Zhaigong, which means a fasting palace.
It was a place where the ancient emperors abstained from heavy meals and meditated before worship.
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It was renamed as Qingcheng Palace in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), becoming a palace where the emperors held celebratory rituals after cultivation ceremonies while praying for a good harvest.
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Restoration work of the ancient buildings launched in June last year, following the principle of “minimal intervention.”
