Huai Army Guild Hall
淮军公所
A memorial hall and guild house built by Li Hongzhang for fallen Huai Army soldiers, with Huizhou-style architecture and a Jiangnan garden, rare in northern China.
Built in the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty, the Huai Army Guild Hall was a memorial hall and guild house commissioned by Li Hongzhang, then Governor-General of Zhili, to honor Huai Army soldiers who died in battle. It follows Huizhou architectural style, with horse-head gables and finely carved brick and wood. The grounds include the 'Little West Garden,' a Jiangnan-style garden that is rare in northern cities. It is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Exhibits present the history of the Huai Army and related materials on Li Hongzhang. Admission is charged, a visit takes about 45 minutes, and the hall lies in the southwest of the old city, reachable on foot or by taxi from the Zhili Governor-General's Office.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Baoding West Street
- Ancient Lotus Pond Garden
- Dacige Pavilion
- Baoding Military Academy Museum
- Mancheng Han Tombs
- Ranzhuang Tunnel Warfare Site