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Beijing-Fengtian Railway Zhengyangmen East Station

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The former site of the Beijing-Fengtian Railway Zhengyangmen East Station is located on the east side of Qianmen Street. Officially known as the Beijing-Fengtian Railway Zhengyangmen East Station, it was first built in 1903 and officially opened in 1906. From the late Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it remained the largest railway station in Beijing. It continued to serve until 1958 when the new Beijing Railway Station was completed. At that point, the Zhengyangmen East Station fulfilled its historical mission and exited active transport service. It was then converted into the Beijing Railway Staff Club. In 1997, the original building underwent renovation and expansion. The structure showcases a typical European architectural style. Most of the existing building has retained its original state, except for a partially demolished northern section. The station currently consists of two underground levels and three above-ground floors.

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The former site of the Beijing-Fengtian Railway Zhengyangmen East Station is located on the east side of Qianmen Street. Officially known as the Beijing-Fengtian Railway Zhengyangmen East Station, it was first built in 1903 and officially opened in 1906. From the late Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it remained the largest railway station in Beijing. It continued to serve until 1958 when the new Beijing Railway Station was completed. At that point, the Zhengyangmen East Station fulfilled its historical mission and exited active transport service, being repurposed as the Beijing Railway Staff Club. In 1997, the original building began undergoing restoration and expansion. The station building features a classic European architectural style. Most of the current structure, aside from a portion removed from the north side, remains largely as originally built. It now has two underground levels and three above-ground levels.

Transportation

Take Subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station, or take bus routes such as 2, 5, 8, 9, 17, 20, 22, 44, 48, 59, 66, 67, 69, 71, 82, 93, 120, 126, 608, 622, 623, BRT Line 1, Special Line 4, Special Line 7, Special Line 11, Night Line 2, Night Line 17, Night Line 18, Special Line 2, or Sightseeing Line 1 to reach the destination.

Location

East side of Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing