The Liuli Pavilion Courtyard lies within the Xitian Fanjing complex in Beihai Park. Built in 1759, the 24th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign during the Qing dynasty, the two-storey pavilion is decorated entirely with glazed ceramic components. Its facade is inset with 1,424 glazed figures of Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, making it a fine surviving example of Qing imperial glazed architecture in China. Following conservation work and improvements to visitor services, the courtyard has recently opened to the public, revealing the complete layout of Beihai Park's Xitian Fanjing complex for the first time.

Exquisite glazed ceramic details shimmer in the changing light

Glazed figures of Amitayus set into the facade of Liuli Pavilion in Beihai Park

Glazed figures of Amitayus set into the facade of Liuli Pavilion in Beihai Park

Glazed figures of Amitayus set into the facade of Liuli Pavilion in Beihai Park