Niujie Mosque is located on Niujie Street in Guang'anmennei, Beijing. It is the largest and oldest mosque in the city. The mosque was first built in the 14th year of the Tonghe era during the Liao Dynasty (996 AD), and underwent two major renovations during the 7th year of the Zhengtong era in the Ming Dynasty (1442 AD) and the 35th year of the Kangxi era in the Qing Dynasty (1696 AD). The entire complex
Destination Introduction Baoying Temple is located at No. 29 Dalai Lane, Xuanwu District. It is said to be an ancient temple built during the Tang Dynasty. Originally, there was a stele recording the temple’s renovation by Gu Bingqian, an editor during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, as well as a bronze bell cast in the 32nd year of the Wanli reign. Beside the temple lies the tomb of Wang An, who served as the head of the Court of Ceremonial in the Ming Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, it was converted into the Shandong Dalai Public Cemetery. Currently, the four main halls and side courtyards remain, and it is a key cultural relic protected by Xuanwu District.
Destination Introduction The antique and calligraphy/painting shop Rainbow Light Pavilion, located on the north side of East Liulichang Street, was established in the 12th year of the Republic of China (1923) by Du Yingkui (courtesy name Huating) from Wu Yi County, Hebei Province. Nowadays, the shop mainly deals in historical stone and bronze artifacts, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, steles, and rubbings. It has been selected as a “designated store” by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism.
Xinglong Park is located in the southeastern suburbs of Beijing, 7.8 kilometers west of Tiananmen Square, stretching between the extension of East Chang’an Avenue and Chaoyang Road from north to south. The park covers a total area of 1,017 mu. With well-connected roads and convenient transportation, it was built on February 22, 1992. The park features eight small hills and a 45-mu artificial lake with flowing streams.
Destination Introduction The former site of the Nanhai Guild Hall is located at No. 43 Mishi Hutong. It was first built in the fourth year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1824). From the eighth year of the Guangxu reign (1882), when Kang Youwei came to Beijing to take the imperial examinations, until the failure of the Hundred Days' Reform in 1898, he lived here. Kang resided in the central courtyard of the north wing. Because…
Destination Introduction The former site of the Hunan Guild Hall is located at No. 101, Lanman Hutong, Xuanwu District. It was built in the 13th year of the Guangxu reign (1887). The hall originally featured a stage and a Wenchang study room, though the stage has since been demolished. From February to July 1920, Mao Zedong led the Hunan Delegation to Expel Zhang Jingyao to Beijing and stayed at the guild hall, where he also convened a gathering attended by thousands.
Destination Introduction: Yang Jiaoshan Ancestral Hall is located at No. 12 Dazhiqiao Hutong, Xuanwu District. It was the former residence of Yang Jisheng from the Ming Dynasty. The hall houses the Jiancao Pavilion, where stone tablets display the drafts of Yang’s two memorials criticizing court politics. Yang Jisheng (1516–1555), courtesy name Zhongfang, art name Jiaoshan, was a native of Rongcheng, Hebei, and a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty…
Destination Introduction The scripture depository of Chongxiao Temple is located in Chongxiao Hutong, west of Baiguang Road. It was first built in the first year of the Zhenguan era during the Tang Dynasty, renovated during the Ming Dynasty’s Tianshun era, and had its scripture depository constructed during the Jiajing era. Chongxiao Temple is also famed for its flower cultivation. In the early Qing Dynasty, it was known for its jujube blossoms; in the mid-period, for lilacs, and later for peonies—especially the celebrated ink peonies. Only a two-story scripture depository with corridors from the Ming Dynasty remains today...
The Chinese Ethnic Culture Park is located southwest of the Beijing Asian Games Village, covering an area of 50 hectares. Construction began in 1992, the North Park was completed and opened to the public on June 18, 1994, and the South Park was completed and opened on September 29, 2001. The Chinese Ethnic Culture Park is the first large-scale ethnic culture base in Beijing, aiming to showcase the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups and enhance the national consciousness of loving China among the public, as well as promoting awareness of ethnic cultures among young people. At the same time, it also provides a permanent window in the capital for all ethnic groups to showcase themselves to the nation and the world.
Guangji Temple in Beijing is located on Fuchengmennei Street in Xisi, downtown Beijing, and currently serves as the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China. In 1983, it was designated as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Areas. The history of Guangji Temple can be traced back to the Jin Dynasty. After the ravages of war during the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, the temple was reduced to ruins. During the Jingtai era of the Ming Dynasty (1450–1456), some people digging the ground
Part of the Yanshan Mountain range, it stands 58.59 meters high with an elevation of 108.94 meters. Facing Kunming Lake in front, in the seventh year of the Hongzhi reign during the Ming Dynasty (1494), Empress Dowager Xiaozong’s wet nurse, Lady Luo, built Yuanjing Temple in front of the hill. In the early Qing Dynasty, it was used as a hayfield for the imperial court’s horses. In the 15th year of the Qianlong reign, to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Empress Dowager, the Yan Shou Temple was constructed on the site of Yuanjing Temple.
Peking University is currently China’s most academically comprehensive and strongest university, with traditional strengths in science, emerging engineering disciplines, social sciences, humanities, and medical sciences. Peking University (PekingUniversity), founded in 1898, was originally named the Imperial University of Peking and is the first university established by China’s central government.
Commonly known as the Temple of Emperors, the Museum of the Temple of Emperors of Successive Dynasties was first built in the ninth year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1530). It served as a site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties paid tribute to their ancestors. Its political status was on par with that of the Imperial Ancestral Temple and the Confucius Temple, collectively referred to as the Three Major Imperial Temples of Beijing during the Ming and Qing periods. Since ancient times, feudal rulers had the custom of worshipping their ancestors. The Three Sovereigns were always regarded as the ancestors of the Chinese people and revered by emperors throughout the ages; while the former emperors were seen as role models for later generations to learn from and emulate, hence also deserving of worship. Initially, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, designated 18 emperors for worship. After Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty established the capital in Beijing, this number was set at 25.
Goldenport Motor Park is located in Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District, Beijing. It is a multifunctional industrial hub that integrates auto trade, car culture, motorsports, automotive leisure, and entertainment. The park not only meets the needs of racing events but also serves as an ideal destination for tourists to relax and for car enthusiasts to gather, while also providing a venue for manufacturers and dealers.
Destination Introduction According to historical records, Rong Bao Zhai's predecessor was "Song Zhu Zhai," established in the 11th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1672 AD), and was renamed Rong Bao Zhai in the 20th year of the Guangxu reign (1894 AD). With a history of over 300 years, Rong Bao Zhai is truly a time-honored brand in Beijing. Song Zhu Zhai
Destination Introduction: The former residence of Cheng Yanqiu is located at No. 39, Beisantiao No. 3 Lane, Xisi. Cheng Yanqiu (1904–1958), of Manchu ethnicity, was one of the "Four Great Dan" of Peking Opera. He made his stage debut at age 11, specializing in Qingyi roles, and founded the "Cheng School." His original stage name was Cheng Ju Yi, later changed to Cheng Yan Qiu, with the courtesy name Yu Shuang, and finally to Cheng Yanqiu, with the courtesy name Yu Shuang. During the Japanese puppet regime period...
Destination Introduction: The Hall of the City God Temple is located at No. 33 Chengfang Street, Xicheng District. It is a key cultural relic under the protection of Beijing Municipality. This temple is dedicated to the City God of the capital city. It was first built in the fourth year of the Yuanshi era of the Yuan Dynasty (1267), originally named the Temple of the Divine Response of the Sage King. In the second year of the Tianshi era (1329), the City God of the capital was granted the title "Protectorate King Who Guards the Nation and Preserves Peace." It was renovated during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty and renamed the Grand Temple of Divine Majesty. It has undergone multiple renovations and reconstructions since then. The City God Temple Fair was once one of the famous temple fairs in Beijing.
Destination Introduction Prince Tao’s Mansion is located at No. 27 Liuyin Street, Xicheng District. It has been designated as a key cultural relic protected by Xicheng District. Originally, this was the residence of Prince Yu, Wang Yun? (Prince Yuke of the Kangxi Emperor’s 15th son),...
Destination Introduction Xidan Commercial Street is located at the geometric center of Beijing. The street stretches 5.4 kilometers from Xuanwumen in the south to Xinjiekou Kou in the north, running through the municipal-level Xidan Commercial Center and the district-level commercial centers of Xisi and Xinjiekou. It is the most concentrated and developed area for commerce and services in Xicheng District. …
Destination Introduction The Ancestral Temple of Zu Dashou is located at No. 3 Fuguo Street (formerly known as Zu Family Street) in Xicheng District. Zu Dashou, a native of Liaodong, was a Ming general who surrendered to the Qing, and died in the 13th year of the Shunzhi reign (1656) during the Qing Dynasty. The site was originally Zu Dashou’s residence and was later converted into a memorial temple. In the 8th year of the Yongzheng reign (1730), the Eight Banners Official School, specifically the Plain Yellow Banner Official School, was established here. It was renovated in the 3…