Former Site of the Ministry of the Army and Navy of the Qing Dynasty

🌟Highlights: The former site of the Ministry of the Army and Navy of the Qing Dynasty is located on Zhang Zizhong Road in Dongcheng District, Beijing. In 1906, the 32nd year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, the original Prince He Mansion and other buildings were demolished and rebuilt as the Ministry of the Army of the Qing Dynasty. In 1910, the 36th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, the Ministry of the Navy of the Qing Dynasty was added. 👍Most recommended: The former site of the Ministry of the Army and Navy of the Qing Dynasty faces south. The site is a successful attempt by Chinese architects and craftsmen to incorporate Western architectural language into the cultural context of local architecture. It was designed by Chinese architect Shen Qi. The main building in the middle is a European classical-style gray brick building with three floors above the central hall and two floors on both sides and the wing buildings. The exterior eaves are connected by arched colonnades. The building is covered with exquisite brick carvings, and the doors, windows, ceilings, floors, and wainscoting are all made of high-quality wood and exquisitely carved, magnificent and spectacular, showing the European eclectic style. ❤Recommended reason: There is a pair of stone lions more than 3 meters high in front of the door, and a large brick-carved screen wall with a hanging mountain roof across the street. In the early years of the Republic of China, Yuan Shikai's presidential palace and the State Council were located here. From 1924 to 1926, it was the residence of the Duan Qirui government. The March 18 Massacre in 1926 occurred here. 📝Tips: Currently, reservations are for groups, and individuals can try their luck.