Xizhimen West Church was built in 1723 by Italian priest De Li Ge but was destroyed in 1811. The current West Church is a "Gothic" style building renovated in 1912. The tall Corinthian columns and pointed arched windows inside the church will surely allow you to experience its elegance, solemnity, and grandeur. Xizhimen Catholic Church is a renowned...
Huguo Temple Diamond Hall is located on Dongxiang of Huguo Temple in Xicheng District, Beijing. It is one of the few remaining structures of the former Huguo Temple, which also included the Hall of Boundless, Hall of Merit, Hall of Bodhisattva, monks' quarters, and corridors. Originally built in the 21st year of the Zhiyuan era during the Yuan Dynasty (1284), the temple was also known as the West Temple, corresponding to the East Temple, Longfu Temple. It was once a renowned temple in the capital.
On March 20, 2016, the Great Qing Post Office Counter, which had been closed for over a month due to renovations, reopened on Yan Dai Xie Street in Shichahai. In addition to retaining its original postal services, the reopened counter now features a Postal Museum, showcasing the development of postal services from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Qing dynasty. Suggested visit duration: 20 minutes. Transportation...
The beautiful and pristine natural scenery creates an unparalleled resting space, allowing you to freely breathe in the pastoral air and experience the green ecology of nature. Daoxiang Lake mainly consists of a natural lake covering over 600 acres and vast rice paddies along its shores, spanning nearly 12 square kilometers. Most visitors to Daoxiang Lake Wetland Park are
The Li Dazhao Martyrs' Cemetery was established in honor of Li Dazhao, a martyr who was a pioneer of China’s communist movement, one of the earliest Marxists in China, and one of the founders of the Communist Party of China. Located in the western suburbs of Beijing at the foot of the scenic Fragrant Hills and in the central area of the Wan’an Cemetery, the cemetery faces east and features a traditional courtyard-style architectural design. It covers an area of 2
Beijing Normal University is a key university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is a renowned institution of higher learning characterized by teacher education, educational sciences, and foundational disciplines in the arts and sciences. The university originated from the Teachers' College of the Imperial University of Peking, established in 1902. In 1908, it was renamed the Advanced Normal School of Peking and became an independent institution. In 1912, it was renamed as the
Ancient City Park was the first residential park built in Shijingshan District in 1981 and is known as the "flower among the buildings." The park covers an area of 2.33 hectares and is divided into a children's play area, a central sculpture area, the Lanhui Dicui Square, and a flower and potted plant display area. The children's play area is located near the main entrance for easy access and accommodates children of different ages.
Shennong Manor Hotel is located on Shixing North Street in Shijingshan District, Beijing, just two kilometers from the West Fifth Ring Road. It lies to the north of the Cuiwei Mountain, home to the sacred Buddhist site of the Eight Great Temples of the Western Hills, and to the south of the Yongding River Diversion Canal. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the fragrance of fruit, crystal-clear waters, and convenient transportation, it is the perfect destination for a delightful combination of gourmet dining and leisure vacation. Shennong Manor
Beijing Grand Mansion, built at the foot of the Western Hills in the capital, a land of imperial energy and a royal-grade retreat for leisure and rejuvenation. Boasting an expansive business area of 35,000 square meters, it is China’s first private leisure club to propose and perfectly embody the concepts of “comprehensive quality leisure lifestyle” and “integrated intensive consumption combination.” Majestic and refined.
The “Golden Ingot Bridge” is a newly built white marble three-arch stone bridge constructed in the early 21st century. It is located at the water outlet on the eastern shore of Shichahai Lake, to the west of Wan’an Bridge (also known as Di’anmen Bridge or Houmen Bridge). Its construction was entirely for the convenience of pedestrians. Moreover, standing on the bridge and looking westward, one can see the shimmering waters of Shichahai. A gentle breeze brings fresh, slightly moist air that refreshes the lungs, while ripples lap gently against the shore, accompanied by the soothing sound of water. The winding shoreline and weeping willows along the bank create a truly delightful scene that captivates the heart and makes one linger without wanting to leave.
is the fourth temple of the Eight Great Sites in Beijing, originally named Hidden Silence Temple. Established during the Song and Liao dynasties, it has a history of over nine hundred years. Nestled deep within the forest, the temple's layered halls ascend along the mountain terrain in a well-arranged layout, with its main gate facing south. The ground level structure of Great Compassion Temple is the Mountain Gate Hall, featuring a flush-gable roof with gray tube tiles. The eaves are adorned with colorful paintings, and the center of the roof ridge is decorated
Tulip Spring Resort is located on Dongwei Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It features conference rooms and multi-function halls of various sizes and fully equipped facilities that can accommodate meetings for 10 to 300 people. The meeting rooms are outfitted with a range of conference amenities, and the simultaneous interpretation system provides ideal conditions for hosting international conferences. The resort also offers comprehensive catering services.
The northern modern waterfront landscape area and the southern green ecological cultural area’s East Garden feature eight scenic spots: Jingji Qinhuai, Datong Fan Yong, Hui Shui Chun Yi, Wen Huai Yi Gu, Xin Cheng Qi Wang, Qingfeng Gu Zha, Die Shui Hua Xi, and Yin Feng You Gu. The park is positioned as a site that inherits historical context, highlights green ecology, reflects modern urban landscapes, and meets public leisure needs.
The Communication University of China is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, listed under the “211 Project” and officially included in the national “985 Project” – “Innovative Platform for Advantageous Disciplines”. It originated as the Technical Training Class for Central Broadcasting Administration Staff, established in 1954. In April 1959, with the approval of the State Council,
Beijing Charm: Hunting for Jewelry in Courtyards Age: Over 600 years Past: During the Yuan Dynasty, this area was used for livestock trading to serve the imperial family and nobility. After the Ming Dynasty, as the neighborhood became home to a Hui ethnic community, many mutton shops opened along the alley, offering quality meat at affordable prices and gaining widespread fame—thus earning the name Mutton Alley. Present: Several hundred years later, no one would have expected that an alley historically known for selling mutton would become associated with jewelry in the 1990s and grow into a genuine jewelry hub in Beijing. Affordable quality is the hallmark of Mutton Alley’s jewelry offerings, as most customers are industry insiders, and shop owners see no need to inflate prices. It’s said that prices here are often more than 50% lower than those in major department stores, and some jewelry sold in those stores might even have been crafted by artisans from this very alley. Here, you’ll often spot elderly people wearing reading glasses and holding magnifying glasses, searching for treasures they’ve long sought. If you’re just here to look around or buy an engagement diamond ring, it’s best to brush up on your jewelry appraisal skills beforehand—or follow experienced treasure hunters—so you might just find something you love. Otherwise, you may find it hard to even communicate with the shop staff.
Destination Introduction The China Geological Museum is located at No. 15 Yangrou Hutong, Xisi, Xicheng District. It was originally established as the Geological and Mineral Exhibition Hall of the Beijing Geological Survey Institute in 1916. It is the largest and oldest national geoscience museum in China, as well as the largest comprehensive geoscience museum in Asia. It officially opened in October 1959.
Grand View Tower Cinema. In 1905, the original “Dahengxuan Teahouse” was renamed “Grand View Tower Theater,” becoming one of the earliest fixed venues for film screenings in the southern part of Beijing. On January 22, 2005, the “Centennial Commemoration of the Birth of Chinese Cinema – Grand View Tower Cinema Seminar” was held. Leaders from the Central Propaganda Department, the Beijing Municipal Propaganda Department, the Municipal Bureau of Radio, Film and Television, the Municipal Bureau of Culture, and the Xuanwu District Government attended and spoke at the event. Senior leaders at the meeting congratulated Grand View Tower as the birthplace of Chinese cinema and proposed the establishment of the “First Hall of Chinese Cinema.” In April 2005, the “Expert Review Meeting on the Renovation Design of Grand View Tower as the Birthplace of Chinese Cinema” was convened, inviting ancient architecture experts, officials from the Planning Bureau, and film professionals to develop specific plans regarding the purpose, decoration, functionality, positioning, form, and scale of the renovation of Grand View Tower.
Hundred Flowers Lane is the name of an alley, located within the jurisdiction of Shichahai Subdistrict, Xicheng District, Beijing. It stretches from East Huguo Temple Alley in the east to South Xinjiekou Street in the west. To the north, it connects with New Taiping Alley; to the south, it connects with West Huguo Temple Alley. Transportation: Subway Lines 2, 4, and 6. Attraction location: South Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China…
The site of the Parliament Building of the Republic of China in Beijing is located at No. 57 Xuanwumen West Street, Xicheng District. In the second year of the Xuantong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1910), a consultative body—the Council of State—was established on the former site of the imperial elephant stables from the Ming and Qing dynasties. After the Xinhai Revolution, it was converted into the Parliament Building. The parliament consisted of a Senate and a House of Representatives, with the Senate located to the west and the House of Representatives to the east. The Senate was housed in
From the Qianlong era to 1949, the top-tier Qingyin xiaoban (elegant singing houses) were all located in Shaanxi Lane. These weren’t merely brothels; the women here often entertained guests by drinking tea, dining, playing musical instruments, singing, composing lyrics, and more. Among the courtesans of old Beijing, there was a distinction between “Southern troupes” and “Northern troupes.” The “Southern troupes” — women from regions like Yangzhou, Suzhou, and Hangzhou — were highly cultured, excelling both in beauty and talent. They could play instruments like the guqin, chess, calligraphy, painting, as well as traditional wind and string instruments, had a basic grasp of poetry, and most could even cook exquisite dishes. In contrast, the “Northern troupes” from north of the Yellow River were far less refined. Sai Jinhua and Xiao Fengxian were both from the Southern troupes (Xiao Fengxian’s Yungu troupe was at No. 22 Shaanxi Lane, now the Shaanxi Lane Hotel).