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Remnants of the Ming Dynasty Beijing City Wall at Xibianmen

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Introduction Built in the fourth year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1439), this site is the remnant of the southwestern corner of the Inner City wall. Due to years of neglect, it gradually collapsed, and during the Cultural Revolution, most of the bricks were removed, leaving only a ruined section about 100 meters long. In 1987, the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau and the Xicheng District Government allocated 1.5 million yuan to demolish illegal constructions and temporary residences

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The Remnants of the Ming Dynasty Beijing City Wall at Xibianmen is a national AA-level tourist attraction and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Introduction

Built in the fourth year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1439), this site is the remnant of the southwestern corner of the Inner City wall. Due to years of neglect, it gradually collapsed, and during the Cultural Revolution, most of the bricks were removed, leaving only a ruined section about 100 meters long. In 1987, the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau and the Xicheng District Government allocated 1.5 million yuan to demolish illegal constructions and temporary residences, restore the wall, preserve seven exposed cross-sections, renovate the old building, and improve the surrounding environment through landscaping, making it another scenic spot in Beijing where modern civilization meets ancient culture. Transportation

Take bus 917 branch line (bound for Han Village River) from Tianqiao and get off at Lihé Village Station.

Xicheng District, Beijing