The Yuanfu Wanning Palace was built in the southern Liang Dynasty, and flourished in the Song Dynasty. It was initially named as "Qianshen Nunnery". Later, it changed its name to "Yuan Fu Palace", which is still in use today in the full name of Yuanfu Wanning Palace. It is also called the Seal Palace because the jade seal, one of the eight treasures given to Maoshan by Song Emperor Zhezong, is placed in the palace.