The National Stadium (“Bird’s Nest”) is located in the southern part of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park. It has a floor area of 258,000 square meters, covers a site area of 204,000 square meters, and accommodates 91,000 spectator seats, including approximately 80,000 fixed seats. The National Stadium project is a top-grade sports facility, with the main structure...
Yinding Bridge is located on the waterway between Qianhai (Front Lake) and Houhai (Back Lake) in Shichahai, Xicheng District. It is a single-arch stone bridge oriented from north to south, nicknamed Yinding (Silver Ingot) Bridge because of its resemblance to a silver ingot. It is one of the scenic highlights of Shichahai and also one of the "Eight Lesser Sights of Yanjing." In the past, visitors could enjoy a distant view of the Western Hills from the bridge, hence the view was named "Viewing the Western Hills from Yinding Bridge." The front of the bridge is inscribed with...
The Deshengmen Arrow Tower, known as the "Military Gate," is one of the best-preserved arrow towers in Beijing today. The Ancient Coins Exhibition Hall was formerly the Cultural Relics Custody Office of the Deshengmen Arrow Tower. In 1992, after the state funded the reconstruction of the Zhenwu Temple, the Ancient Coins Exhibition Hall was developed into a venue integrating exhibitions, research, and exchanges.
Destination Introduction Li Dazhao once lived in five different residences in Beijing during his lifetime. No. 35, Rear Huai of Shifu Ma (now No. 24, Wenhua Hutong, Xinwenhua Street) in Xicheng District was where he resided from 1920 to 1922, the longest period he stayed in any one place. The former residence of Li Dazhao in Beijing is located at No. 24, Wenhua Hutong, Xicheng District.
Jinchengdu Park is located at the northeast corner of Caihuying Bridge, covering an area of approximately 5 hectares. Within this narrow park, five scenic spots are arranged from south to north: City Terrace Silhouette, Capital Construction, Nomadic Life of the Jurchens, Main Entrance Plaza, and Xuanyang Post. A waterfront greenway has been built, and the surrounding area is lush with greenery, featuring complete facilities such as pavilions and pathways for your reference.
is the only museum in China that systematically popularizes knowledge of geology, paleontology, and evolution through animal fossils. It was established by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The central section, the "Fossil Exhibition Hall," displays over 600 exquisite fossil specimens, all collected over the past fifty-plus years by Chinese scientists specializing in vertebrate paleontology and paleoanthropology.
Dashilan: Dashilanr is a famous commercial street located outside the Front Gate in Beijing. It now generally refers to an area that includes Dashilan Street, Langfang Toutiao, Liangshidian Street, and Meishi Street. Dashilan is situated in the historic heart of Beijing, forming an important part of the southern central axis. It lies south of Tiananmen Square and west of Qianmen Street.
Destination Introduction Prince Shuncheng’s Mansion is located on Zhaodengyu Road in Xicheng District. Prince Shuncheng, named Lekdehun, was the second son of Shahalin, who was the third son of Daišan, Prince Li. In the fifth year of the Shunzhi reign (1648), he was granted the title of Prince Shuncheng and became one of the “Eight Iron-Capped Princes” from the founding of the Qing Dynasty. In 1994, Prince Shuncheng’s Mansion was relocated to the northeast...
Destination Introduction: The Pagoda of Master Wan Song is located at the side gate of No. 41 South Xisi Street, Xicheng District. Brick Tower Lane (Zhuanta Hutong) derives its name from this pagoda. Master Wan Song refers to Chan Master Wan Song Xingxiu, who styled himself as “Wan Song, the Old Hermit.” He was a native of Henei (north of the Yellow River, now part of Henan Province) during the Jin Dynasty. He became a monk in Jingzhou and was a renowned Buddhist master between the Jin and Yuan Dynasties (affiliated with the Caodong sect of Buddhism), while also being highly versed in Confucian classics.
Huguo Temple is one of the eight major temples in Beijing, originally built during the Yuan Dynasty. It was initially the official residence of the Yuan Dynasty’s Chancellor Tokhtogha, and was first named Chongguo Temple (Northern Temple). In the fourth year of the Xuande era of the Ming Dynasty (1429), it was renamed Dalongshan Temple. In the eighth year of the Chenghua era (1472), it was bestowed the name Dalongshan Huguo Temple. In the 61st year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty (1722), Mongolian princes
The Beijing Book Building is located on the northeast side of Xidan Intersection, with a total construction area of over 50,000 square meters. Over 100,000 types of books are on display. The sales hall features a novel and unique design that is truly refreshing. All the bookshelves are uniquely curved and arranged in a radial pattern. In the central shared space, a large stainless steel cone connects the four floors of the sales area into an organic whole, while exquisitely crafted, majestic sculptures stand within. On the west side of the hall, bas-relief murals depicting the Four Great Inventions of ancient China, a civilization with a long history, complement large-scale round sculptures. The columns in sections dedicated to philosophy, history, law, military science, and other subjects are inlaid with bronze ornaments featuring various historical themes, conveying a profound cultural symbolism.
Baoguo Temple is located at No. 1 Baoguo Temple Front Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. It lies within the urban area of the Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park, which stretches from the Southeast Corner Tower in the east to Chongwenmen in the west, covering a total area of approximately 15.5 hectares. Of this, the city wall ruins and the Southeast Corner Tower occupy 3.3 hectares, while green space accounts for 12.2 hectares. The temple originally had seven courtyards.
The Fu Yandong Magic Castle, featuring family-friendly magical entertainment, welcomes you and your family. It’s a paradise for spreading wisdom. Here, you can not only enjoy spectacular magic performances but also learn fun and fascinating little tricks. This small stage is where young magic stars rise. The opening of the Magic Castle has received
Among the many temple fairs in old Beijing, only the Changdian Temple Fair was not named after a temple, took place only once a year during the Spring Festival, yet was the largest in scale, richest in local Beijing flavor, and the most widely renowned and beloved. After the liberation, the Changdian Temple Fair continued to be held until the early 1960s, remaining lively and bustling, but then unfortunately came to an abrupt end, and was abruptly discontinued for 37 years. Perhaps in response to the nostalgia of Beijingers, the Beijing Municipal Government revived the Changdian Temple Fair in 2001.
Gongbeizi Mansion, also known as the New Mansion of Prince Cheng (Yunzhi), is located on the north side of Dongjie Street in Xinjiekou, Beijing, on the southern bank of the western part of Houhai. In 1956, it was converted into Jishuitan Hospital. The mansion has weathered many storms, and today only parts of the original buildings remain, along with a pond, rockeries, and ancient trees in the garden. Jishuitan Hospital is essentially a hospital situated within a former royal mansion.
Destination Introduction The former site of Yuanshun Escort Agency is located at No. 13 Xibanbi Street, Chongwen District. Established in the fifth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1879), it was one of the renowned escort agencies in the capital. Founded in the fifth year of the Guangxu reign (1879), it was one of the well-known escort agencies in Beijing. Its founder was Wang Zibin (1844–1900), also known as Zheng…
Destination Introduction The Tingzhou Guild Hall is located in the northwest of Chongwen District, at Changxiang No. 2 Lane outside Qianmen. Originally built during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty (1488–1505), it is a unique example of Fujian-style civilian architecture in Beijing, funded and constructed by fellow provincials from Fujian residing in the capital. In 1984, it was designated as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit. …
Destination Introduction The Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower is located in the northwest of Chongwen District, at the northern end of Qianmen Street. It is one of the important structures on the southern end of Beijing’s central axis, near Tian’anmen. On January 31, 1988, it was designated as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level by the State Council. The Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower is the tallest of its kind in Beijing. In the 45th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty...
Prince Zhuang’s Mansion was originally located north of Xizhi Bei Taipingcang, extending north to Ma Zhuangyuan Hutong. Shuose, the fifth son of Emperor Taizong, was granted the title of Prince Chengze in the first year of the Shunzhi reign. In the eighth year of Shunzhi, he was promoted to prince for his meritorious service. In the twelfth year of Shunzhi (1655), Shuose’s eldest son, Boguoduo, inherited the princedom and the title was changed to Prince Zhuang. All subsequent inheritors held the title of Prince Zhuang. Prince Zhuang Zaiyun once set up a boxing arena in the mansion. The mansion was burned down during the invasion of the Eight-Nation Alliance. In the 1920s, Beiyang warlords Li Chun and his brother Xin purchased the site of Prince Zhuang’s Mansion, demolished the buildings, and constructed houses on the land, naming the area Ping’anli.
Fuyou Temple is located on the east side of the northern entrance to Beichang Street. It was built during the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty as a smallpox isolation site for Emperor Shengzu Xuanye (Emperor Kangxi). In the first year of the Yongzheng reign (1723), it was planned to be allocated to Prince Bao (the title given to Emperor Gaozong Hongli when he was a prince), but Hongli never moved in. After ascending the throne, it was converted into a temple and named Fuyou Temple. The outer gate faces west. The central axis...