Hǎidiān Qū, Beijing, China — The North China Plain (Land of the yellow earth)
Hall of Dispelling Clouds
(Paiyun Dian) - 排 云 殿
Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 16, 2011
1. Hall of Dispelling Clouds Marker
The original construction here was the Hall of the Great Buddha of the Temple of Immense Gratitude and Longevity in the Garden of Clear Ripples. It was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860 and reconstructed on its original site in 1886 as a place to celebrate Empress Dowager Cixi's birthdays. On display inside the hall are some of the birthday presents offered by princes, dukes and high-ranking officials.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 59.822′ N, 116° 16.087′ E. Marker is in Hǎidiān Qū, Beijing. Located at the Summer Palace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hǎidiān Qū, Beijing 10008-0, China. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Purple Heaven Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Nuclei as Heavy as Bulls (approx. 4.8 kilometers away).
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Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 16, 2011
2. Hall of Dispelling Clouds Marker Location
Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 16, 2011
3. Hall of Dispelling Clouds
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
