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Tuancheng Fortress

18th-century establishments in ChinaForts in ChinaMajor National Historical and Cultural Sites in BeijingMilitary and war museums in ChinaMuseums in Beijing
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The Tuancheng Fortress or Tuan Cheng Fortress (Chinese: t 團城演武廳, s 团城演武厅, p Tuánchéng Yǎnwǔtīng, lit. "Round Wall Fortress") is a historic 18th-century fortress located near the Fragrant Hills in the Haidian District of Beijing, China. Today, the fortress is a national museum and is also known as the Tuancheng Exhibition Hall. The fortress was built in the 14th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign (1749 CE). Tuancheng was a castellated military training compound used by the Qing to train, inspect, and honor their troops.The site is especially well preserved. Today, the fortress frequently holds large-scale martial arts events and attracts fans from all around China.

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Xiang Shan South Road, Haidian District

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中国科学院植物研究所香山分子育种基地

Xiang Shan South Road
100094 Haidian District
Beijing, China
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