The Fast Palace in Beijing Temple of Earth
The Fast Palace (Zhai Gong) is the place for emperor's fasting before the ceremony of offering sacrifices to Earth. Emperor Shun Zhi, Kang Xi, Yong Zheng, Qian Long, and Jia Qing in Qing Dynasty have all lived here during their fast. With southern and northern side halls located on its two sides, the western hall facing the east is the main hall of the Palace. These three halls, main buildings of Fast Palace, were firstly built in the 9th year of Emperor JiaJing's reign in Ming Dynasty (1530) and were rebuilt in the 8th year of Emperor Yong Zheng's reign in Qing Dynasty (1730).
