The Imperial Granary
The Imperial Granary (
Architecture
The Imperial Granary faces towards south. It is 22.9m in width, 16.9m in depth, 9.9m in height and occupies 500 square metres, supported by 8 columns dating back to Ming dynasty reinforced with modern steel. The wall is 1.5m in thickness. The Granary serves as crop storage for the imperial household and the royal guards and thus is built in the class of military defence, which ensures its endurance. Furthermore, the Granary employs state-of-the-art ecological technology of ancient China. Location on a higher terrain enables efficient drainage underground while the thick wall with vent guarantees nice draught and consistency in room temperature.
History
In 1409,The Imperial Granary rebuilt in to replace the
In 2001 the structure was granted the title of Key Cultural Relics of the State.
From 2007, the Granary hosts private events and Kunqu performances which including The Peony Pavilion and The Fragrant Companion.
Notes
- ^ Pierre-Etienne Will and R. Bin Wong, Nourish the people: The state civilian granary system in China, 1650–1850 (University of Michigan Press, 2020).