Jade Emperor Pavilion
» Yinchuan, Ning Xia

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Situated at the crossroads of Jiefang Road and Yuhuangge Street in Yinchuan City, the pavilion, with its history of more than 600 years, was built originally during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It was destroyed by earthquake during the Qing Dynasty in the reign of Qianlong (1711 - 1799), and was rebuilt later.

The Jade Emperor

The Jade Emperor Pavilion (Yuhuang Ge in Chinese) is dedicated to the eponymous deity, who according to Chinese legend is the leader of all the gods. The Jade Emperor is considered the omnipotent ruler of Heaven and Earth as well as the spirit world. The bronze statue of this all powerful Emperor, once worshiped by the faithful, stands in the pavilion.

What to visit

The Jade Emperor Pavilion was built on a rectangular rammed-earth platform 37 meters long, 28.1 meters wide, and 8 meters high. This is the only remaining traditional wooden structure in Yinchuan and you are sure to be left with a deep impression.

Halls

The center of the platform is occupied by a southern-facing main hall under a double gable-and-hipped roof, which is linked in the south to another hall which features a curved-canopy roof. It has a height of about 22 meters (72 feet) and covers an area of about 1040 square meters (1244 square yards). A portico, looking exquisite under a curved-canopy roof, is built into the facade of the main hall. Inside the hall is a copper statue of Jade Emperor, hence the name.

Bell and drum towers

A bell tower under a double-eaved roof sits symmetrically at one end of the main building with a drum tower at the other end. Both floors of the building are graced with red-lacquered doors, and its latticed windows are covered with richly embroidered panes.

Balcony

The balcony, surrounded by red-painted balustrades, provides an overview of the surrounding landscape. The entire complex, laid out providently, is a paragon of traditional Chinese architecture.

Architectural achievement

As the only ancient high-rise pavilion with timberwork in Yinchuan, the Jade Emperor Pavilion is an embodiment of the consummate skill of the ancient craftsmen of Yinchuan and contributes greatly to the study of the architectural style and materials used during the Ming Dynasty. The entire complex, laid out providently, is a paragon of traditional Chinese architecture. Now the pavilion is under the protection of Ningxia Province, where the authorities often hold small exhibitions on arts, calligraphy and cultural relics.

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Natural Scene

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Historical Site

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Cultural Site

As the only ancient high-rise pavilion with timberwork in Yinchuan, the Jade Emperor Pavilion is an embodiment of the consummate skill of the ancient craftsmen of Yinchuan and contributes greatly to the study of the architectural style and materials used during the Ming Dynasty.



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