Former Site of Beijing Datum Point

Former Site of Beijing Datum Point

The Former Site of Beijing Datum Point is a municipal-level cultural heritage protection unit in Beijing.

The Former Site of Beijing Datum Point is located

at No. 1 Xi’anmen Street, Xicheng District, and is among the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

It was first built in 1915. Constructed from granite, the structure is a single-story square building designed in the style of an ancient Greek temple. It is the earliest-built leveling point in Beijing and even the entire North China region. The building features a rigorous structure and unique design, holding significant importance and value for scientific research, transportation, culture, military, architecture, seismology, and hydrological studies.

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing