The Ming and Qing imperial archive, built in 1534-1536 entirely of stone to keep fire out, where 152 gilded cabinets held the imperial records, the 'stone chamber and golden caskets'. Restored by the Palace Museum, it opened to the public in 2025 (Beijing News).
- Address
- 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- 09:00-17:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Look for the 152 gilded cabinets on the stone platform inside the main hall (zh.wikipedia).
- It is a few minutes' walk along Nanchizi Street from the east gate of the Forbidden City.