Former Site of the Belgian Legation (Zijin Guesthouse)

Former Site of the Belgian Legation (Zijin Guesthouse)

The former site of the Belgian Legation (Zijin Guesthouse) is a protected cultural heritage site of Beijing.

The former site of the Belgian Legation is located at No. 9, West Chongwenmen Street in Beijing. It is at the northeast corner of the Taijichang intersection and is now the Zijin Guesthouse. It is a distinctive small Western-style building. Managed by the General Office for Administrative Affairs of the State Council (State Administration of Government Offices), it features an eclectic architectural style.

There is a small garden in front of the main building, along with four adjacent residential auxiliary buildings. The former site is now the Zijin Guesthouse, which is not open to the public. Moreover, the south gate on West Chongwenmen Street is usually closed. If you want to enter, you can try your luck at the north gate on Dongjiaominxiang Lane.

Location

No. 9, West Chongwenmen Street, Beijing

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Protected Cultural Heritage Sites in Beijing