The Beijing Planetarium is located on Xizhimen Outer Street in Beijing and is a national-level thematic science museum dedicated to natural sciences. It primarily promotes astronomy knowledge to the public through artificial starry sky simulation shows, astronomy exhibitions, the publication and distribution of popular science books and periodicals on astronomy, and organizing public stargazing activities. In addition, it also regularly organizes various science outreach activities for young students of different levels, such as astronomy lectures, training sessions, astronomy Olympiads, knowledge contests, and summer (or winter) astronomy science camps, to guide and cultivate students' interest and passion for natural sciences. The Beijing Planetarium has become a major platform in China for promoting astronomy education and outreach to the public, especially young people. Since 1995, the planetarium has been designated as a national, municipal, and district-level science education base, a science and peace education base, and a youth patriotism education base, among others, and has been awarded the honorary title of “Advanced Science Education Collective” at both national and municipal levels multiple times.
Introduction The Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum is located at No. 9 Huguo Temple Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. It is a typical two-courtyard quadrangle compound covering an area of 716 square meters, and served as the residence of Mr. Mei Lanfang during the last 10 years of his life. This compound was originally part of the mansion of Prince Qing’s Yixun during the late Qing Dynasty. After liberation, it was renovated, and Mr. Mei moved in to live here.
Beijing Huqing Hot Spring Hotel is located at Lishuiqiao in Chaoyang District, Beijing, 7 kilometers north of the Asian Games Village. It is adjacent to the 2008 Beijing Olympic venues, the Beijing Asian Games Village business district, and Tiantongyuan, the city’s largest residential community. As a key demonstration project for comprehensive utilization of geothermal energy in Beijing, it is also the city’s first large-scale garden-style open-air hot spring. The hotel enjoys an excellent location, with the urban rail train station just nearby, offering convenient transportation. It features over a hundred standard rooms, deluxe standard rooms, and suites, as well as a business center, fully equipped meeting rooms, restaurants with diverse styles, KTV, indoor swimming pool, bowling, billiards, squash, archery, chess and card rooms, various massage rooms, gym, sauna, beauty salon, and more. Especially notable is the open-air hot spring, where mineral-rich pools of various styles surround the central area and can accommodate up to 500 people for recreation, fitness, wellness, and therapy. Beijing Huqing Hot Spring Hotel integrates accommodation, fitness, medical care, dining, and entertainment, creating a new leisurely, comfortable, safe, and healthy destination for travel and vacation.
Ya'er Hutong: Located in Shichahai Subdistrict, Xicheng District. It starts southeast from Xiaoshibei Hutong, connecting to Yan Dai Xie Jie (Tobacco Pipe Lane), and extends northwest to Ganlu Hutong. During the Yuan Dynasty, it was called Yan’er Hutong, situated along the northern shore of Houhai Lake. In the Ming Dynasty, it was known as Guanghua Temple Street. In the Qing Dynasty, taking the sound of Yan’er Hutong, it was colloquially referred to as Ya’er Hutong or Ya'er Hutong, falling within the territory of the Plain Yellow Banner. The name has been retained ever since. There is a municipal-level cultural relic here.
Beijing Zhuangsheng Plaza is located at the southeast corner of the Xuanwumen intersection in the city center, boasting a prime location and a convenient transportation network. It takes just 5 minutes by car to reach the Financial Street and Beijing West Railway Station, no more than 3 minutes to Tiananmen Square, and 24 bus lines stop directly outside. The plaza is a 2-minute walk from Xuanwumen Subway Station. Transportation...
In the densely populated, winding hutongs of Yongsheng Lane, Xingfu Street, Chongwen District, stands a Gothic-style building that stands out — the 80-year-old Nangangzi Catholic Church. Chongwen District is home to around 500 Catholics. Major religious festivals such as “Christmas,” “Easter,” “Assumption Day,” and “Pentecost,”
Chocolate Theme Park is the first park established by the World Chocolate Dream Park in China. Visitors can enjoy amazing chocolate performances by master chocolatiers and sample a variety of chocolates from around the world. It's really great. Attraction location: Olympic Park, Bird’s Nest. Ticket: 80 RMB, children under 1.4m: 60 RMB…
The former residence of Qi Baishi is located in the middle section of Yu’er Hutong, adjacent to Nanluoguxiang to the east. It is said that this house was originally the residence of a chief minister of the Imperial Household Department during the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty, later divided and sold. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it was purchased by the Ministry of Culture to serve as the home of the painter Qi Baishi. However, as the elderly artist missed his old residence in Xicheng District, he did not stay here for long and soon moved back west.
The China Ancient Animal Museum is the only natural science-themed museum in China dedicated to systematically popularizing knowledge of paleontology, paleoecology, paleoanthropology, and evolutionary theory through ancient biological fossils. Established by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, it is also currently the largest paleontology museum in Asia. The China Ancient Animal
Destination Introduction Huanggu Temple is located in Xihuang Village, Shijingshan District. Originally called Shuntian Baoming Temple, it was renamed Xianying Temple during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. It was first built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty’s TianShun era and houses a bronze bell cast in the sixth year of TianShun (1462). There is a legend about the reason for the temple's construction involving a nun surnamed Lü who saved Emperor Yingzong. In the twelfth year of the Jiajing era (1533), the...
Wanfangting Park is located west of Xiluoyuan Residential Area in Fengtai District, Beijing, on the north side of the South Third Ring Road, covering an area of 10.6 hectares. Originally a green space, historical research indicates that this site was once the location of a villa belonging to the Yuan Dynasty's Liyuan Envoy. In early 1990, the Fengtai District People's Government decided to rebuild the park. The Fengtai District Municipal Gardening Bureau meticulously designed and carefully constructed the park, leveling the land, paving roads, planting flowers and trees, building an antique-style archway entrance, traditional pavilions, residential structures, and a children's playground. Construction began in March of that year, was completed in July, and the park officially opened to the public in October.
The Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Sculpture Park is located in Fengtai District, Beijing, bordered by the Yongding River to the west, overlooking the Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway to the south, and backed by Wanping City to the north. Covering an area of 20 hectares, it is a patriotic education base invested in and built by the Beijing Municipal Government. The sculpture park is a tourist destination that integrates history, culture, art, and patriotic education. It was constructed by China
Lotus Pond Park is located south of Beijing West Railway Station, adjacent to the West Third Ring Road, covering an area of 440,000 square meters, including a water surface of 156,000 square meters. It is a cultural heritage site protected by Beijing Municipality. In 2002, it was listed as a 2A-level tourist attraction. In ancient times, Lotus Pond Park was known as West Lake, Tai Lake, South River Pool, and other names. The "Tian Zhi Ou Wen" records:
Nangong Village is located in the southwestern suburbs of Beijing, under the jurisdiction of Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, covering an area of 4.5 square kilometers. The village has a total of 810 households and a population of 3,000. In recent years, taking advantage of the construction of Wangzuo Central Town, Nangong Village has made the development of a circular economy a key task in building a new socialist countryside. With the development philosophy of “planning a small city from a high starting point, constructing it with high quality, managing it to high standards, and operating it for high efficiency,” and with the strategic goal of building an “international, garden-style tourism small city,” the village has achieved outstanding results. Currently, Nangong Village is home to 23 collectively owned village enterprises, with fixed assets totaling 1 billion yuan, making it recognized as Beijing’s “Suburban Secondary and Tertiary Industry Specialized Village for Second Venture Initiatives” and a “Suburban Economic Restructuring Specialized Village.”
Zhen'gang Pagoda is located on a large earthen mound east of Yun’gang Village, Changxindian, Fengtai District, Beijing. It was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site in 1957. The pagoda was built during the Jin Dynasty (1115–1234). Legend has it that the site was situated on a dragon vein, and the builders were concerned that the vein might collapse or shift. To suppress it, they constructed the pagoda and renamed it “Zhen’gang Pagoda” (Pagoda to Suppress the Mound). It was renovated in the 40th year of the Ming Jiajing era (1561).
The Civil Aviation Museum is a thematic civil aviation museum sponsored by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The museum is located in Area 200 on the auxiliary road of Beijing Capital Airport, covering a total area of 189,600 square meters with a total floor space of 21,980 square meters. The main building occupies 15,924 square meters and is a uniquely designed modern structure shaped like an aircraft engine, created by the German firm OWP.
Blue Tone Manor is located in Beijing’s eastern industrial belt, in Louzizhuang, Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District. It is a comprehensive and refined rural amusement park integrating distinctive dining, themed hot springs, processing experiences, and festival activities. With the arrival of winter, Blue Tone Manor has launched the Blue Tone Ice and Snow Carnival. The ski resort features various ski runs and snow play activities, making it a great destination for winter fun.
The China Animal Museum is located at the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Datun, Chaoyang District. Also known as the National Animal Museum, it is globally recognized as Asia’s largest, highest-level research, and most comprehensive center for animal systematics and evolutionary studies. With a vast collection of animal specimens, it's a great place to expand your knowledge. Attraction location: North of Chaoyang District
Qian Shi Hutong is located on the west side of Zhu Shi Street, adjacent to Dashilan, and is the narrowest hutong in Beijing. The alley is 55 meters long and 0.7 meters wide, with nine sets of buildings along its north-south sides. At the end is a courtyard with a canopy overhead and adjacent shop buildings. It is the remnant of the official Qing Dynasty silver and money trading "Qian Shi" (money market), serving as an early prototype of a financial market. The formation of the "Qian Shi"
Destination Introduction: The Lu Xun Museum is located on Xierhao, Fuchengmennei, Beijing. It is the earliest "biographical literary museum" established after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The museum was formerly the former residence of Lu Xun at Xisanhao. In 1954, the museum was built next to the residence and officially opened on October 19, 1956, the 20th anniversary of Lu Xun’s death.