The Beijing Diabolo Museum is located in Xiaoxing Hutong, west of Baoguo Temple in Xicheng District, Beijing, covering an area of approximately 200 square meters. By the end of 2008, the museum had completed its reconstruction and exterior renovation according to schedule. Since its preparatory work commenced in August 2008, the preparation team has consulted a large amount of ancient texts, compiled about 10
Wenjin Street is not long, but it is quite famous. It is located to the west of Beihai Park and adjacent to Fuyou Street. It is well-known because it is home to the historic Beijing Library; the name "Wenjin" is also directly related to this library. The Beijing Library is the largest and most comprehensive library in China.
Zuijin Tower is a courtyard located in the eastern part of the Grand View Garden. It borders water on the west side and a hill on the east. The western structure within the courtyard is Ziling Isle, while the main northern hall is Zuijin Tower. This was the residence of Jia Yingchun from *Dream of the Red Chamber*, situated across the water from Ouxiang Pavilion. Transportation: Bus routes 56, 423, Night 12, 59, 63,…
Destination Introduction Standing on East Second Ring Middle Road in Beijing is a majestic ancient structure—the Deshengmen Arrow Tower—beneath which the Beijing Ancient Coin Museum is located. It was opened to the public in October 1993. The Deshengmen Arrow Tower was first built in the early years of the Zhengtong era during the Ming Dynasty and was once one of the nine city defense structures of the Ming and Qing capital. It has a history of over...
Tongjiao Temple is located in Zhenxian Hutong, a small, secluded alley in Dongzhimennei, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a well-known Buddhist nunnery in the city. The renovated temple features a three-bay mountain gate, with the Mahavira Hall situated at the western end of the complex. The north and south buildings consist of two floors totaling 40 rooms. Behind the north building are three rooms of Qingtai Lodge. Among the north and south side halls are the Sangharama Hall, the Dining Hall, the Chanting Hall, and others. In front of the temple’s mountain gate lies a park lush with verdant pines, cypresses, exotic flowers, and plants, adding to the serene ambiance of the site. Upon entering the gate, visitors are greeted by the newly restored Mahavira Hall. At the heart of the hall, upon a lotus pedestal, sits the solemn and exquisitely sculpted statue of Amitabha Buddha. Neatly arranged monk quarters flank the main hall, with the Dining Hall positioned to the left front and the Chanting Hall to the right front. The temple also houses two stone steles erected during its 1942 renovation. The main Buddhist structures still standing at Tongjiao Temple include the Mahavira Hall, the Chanting Hall, the Dining Hall, and the nuns’ living quarters. Among these, the Mahavira Hall is particularly unique for housing the “Fifty-Three Visits of Sudhana” painting, which has brought it widespread renown. The temple also preserves two stone inscriptions and a complete set of the Japanese Taishō Tripiṭaka.
The China Modern Literature Museum is a national-level key cultural institution and China’s first, as well as currently the world’s largest, literature museum. It primarily showcases the development history of modern and contemporary Chinese literature, as well as the literary achievements of prominent writers and literary schools, serving as a hub for research on modern and contemporary literature. The China Modern Literature Museum has a close connection with Mr. Ba Jin.
Destination Introduction: Humen Village is located in the northeastern part of Changping District, 32.7 kilometers from the county town of Changping, covering an area of 3.3 square kilometers. It lies in the low hilly region of Yinshan and is adjacent to the Yinshan Pagoda Forest Natural Scenic Area. Currently, there are 38 folk tourism homestays with 410 beds available. The village has facilities such as an entertainment square, bonfire party venue…
Destination Introduction West Lake Village is located in the northwest of Xingshou Town, 33 kilometers from Changping District. The renowned Yinshan Pagoda Forest is situated in this village. With its beautiful environment, clear mountains and waters, fresh air, simple folk customs, convenient transportation, and longevity-enhancing natural mineral water, the area boasts first-class air quality that captivates and enchants visitors. Enjoy farm-fresh meals,
Beijing Xinghu Garden Hot Springs Hotel is a large-scale hot spring eco-resort built on the foundation of China’s 5,000-year classical heritage, reimagined with modern design concepts. The resort spans over 500 acres and features an operational area of 50,000 square meters, with a total investment of 500 million yuan. It integrates garden-style hot springs, eco-cuisine, multi-
Destination Introduction: Baliqiao, also known as Yongtong Bridge, was built in the 11th year of the Zhengtong reign during the Ming Dynasty (1446). Running from north to south, it is 30 meters long and 16 meters wide. The bridge is adorned with 33 carved railings and 33 pairs of stone lions on both sides, all exquisitely crafted, making it one of Beijing’s three ancient bridges. Located beside Jianguo Road over the Tonghui River, Baliqiao guards a strategic passage to eastern Beijing.
Established in 1992, Tongzhou Museum is located in the center of Tongzhou District, on the south side of Xinhua Street. The museum is housed in a well-preserved Qing Dynasty-style two-courtyard quadrangle complex, covering a construction area of 936 square meters. It features typical Beijing architectural style with distinctive local characteristics. The north gate faces a flight of stone steps flanked by white marble railings, with carved dragons on the tops of the balusters and pierced carvings of vases on the railing panels.
Beijing Chaoyang Theater is a venue primarily dedicated to acrobatic performances. The theater was built in 1984 and designated by Beijing Municipality as an “official tourism performance site” in 1986. In 2001, it was honored as a National Advanced Cultural Unit. Throughout the mid-to-late 1980s, the theater hosted a variety of large-scale cultural performances such as song and dance shows for both domestic and international guests and tourists.
The Capital Library is a large public library under the Beijing municipal government. Located east of Huawei Bridge on the Southeast Third Ring Road, it is open 365 days a year, providing the public with a comprehensive range of cultural information services including literature lending, information consultation, lectures and forums, exhibition exchanges, and cultural leisure. It serves as an important hub for knowledge and information in Beijing.
In accordance with the knowledge innovation project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the national need to promote “ecological civilization” construction and strengthen environmental awareness and education, in 1999, under the advocacy and care of then Vice Premier –, the state allocated funding. After nearly a decade of effort, the National Animal Museum, affiliated with the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was completed.
Also known as Ancient Pagoda Park, Guta Suburban Park is located in Wangsiying Area in the southeastern part of Chaoyang District, Beijing, covering an area of 836 acres. At the southernmost end of the park stands the "Shifang Chufu Treasure Pagoda," an octagonal nine-story brick pagoda built in 1538 during the Ming Dynasty. As a municipal-level protected cultural relic in Beijing, it has become a symbol of the park, which is named after it.
Destination Introduction The former residence of Gong Zizhen is located at No. 21 Shoupa Hutong, Xicheng District. It was one of the residences Gong Zizhen lived in while in Beijing. The residence faces south and features a three-courtyard layout, along with east and west wing courtyards. The front courtyard has three main north-facing rooms, two wing rooms on each side, and three rooms each on the east and west sides. In its heyday, the courtyard housed an imperial calligraphy plaque inscribed with the character “Fu” (福, meaning “blessing”) by Emperor Daoguang, as well as a sign for the “Gengdu Hall” (耕读堂, meaning “Farming and Reading Hall”). The residence has been largely preserved in its original state. Gong Zizhen (1792–1841), from Renhe, Zhejiang (modern-day Hangzhou), was renowned for his poetry and prose, developing a unique style known as the “Gong School.” He resigned from his official post in 1839 and returned home. Gong Zizhen was a progressive thinker, celebrated poet, and literary figure of modern China. Highly erudite and deeply concerned about the future and fate of the nation, he strongly supported Lin Zexu’s anti-opium efforts and authored numerous political essays criticizing and exposing the realities of feudal society. The residence originally consisted of living quarters in the front and a garden in the back. In 1831, he sold the property to Pan Shicheng, a native of Panyu County, Guangdong, who later donated it to his fellow townsmen, turning it into the Panyu Guild Hall. It is now a key cultural relic protection unit.
Guangfu Temple is located at No. 37 (and No. 51), Yandai Xiejie, and Nos. 6 and 8, Dashibei Hutong, Xicheng District. It is a municipal cultural heritage site under the eighth batch of municipal-level protection in Beijing. Built in the third year of the Ming Dynasty's Tianshun era (1459), it was originally named Guangfu Temple. During the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed Fuyou Palace, and reverted to Guangfu Temple during the Republic of China period. The temple faces south and is divided into eastern and western sections.
Century Fountain Square is located northeast of Fireworks Square, stretching 200 meters from north to south and 80 meters from east to west, covering an area of 20,000 square meters. It was constructed by incorporating artistic concepts and technologies from France, Italy, the United States, and other countries. The square features nearly 600 nozzles of various types, including cannons and cedars. At its center, the “Century Water Gate” is a towering fountain structure composed of 322 water jets and 32 underground fountains, creating a three-dimensional interplay of water sprays in all directions. Eight “cannon” fountains shoot water up to 10 meters high and span 30 meters, directly aiming at the central “Century Water Gate.” On both sides of the fountain pool, there are additional features such as cedar fountains, spray-path fountains, mushroom fountains, and rainbow water curtains. Together with the “Century Water Gate” and the eight “cannon” fountains, they form a breathtaking world of fountains that is a feast for the eyes. To the north of the fountain pool stands the Fountain Viewing Platform, which is 3 meters higher than the pool. On the platform lies a row of two-story curved European-style buildings, 16 meters high and 60 meters long.
Established in June 2006, Bridge Gallery is a professional gallery dedicated to promoting and managing contemporary Chinese art. The gallery has locations in Beijing’s renowned 798 Art Zone, Shenzhen’s 22 Art Zone, and the OCT Loft cultural and creative park in Shenzhen, with over 800 square meters of exhibition space. Bridge Gallery is committed to the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese art.
Located at the northern end of Beijing's central axis, Olympic Forest Park is designed with the concept of “an axis leading to nature.” It serves not only as an ecological barrier for the city but also functioned as a leisure retreat for athletes, coaches, and officials during the Olympic Games. After the Olympics, to promote the use of Olympic venues and facilities and provide a recreational space for citizens,