The site of the former Quanye Market is located on Langfang Toutiao near Qianmen and is listed as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. This building was the first large-scale comprehensive commercial structure in modern Beijing. It has three floors above ground and one underground, constructed with a reinforced concrete and masonry structure. Internally, it features three large halls along the depth of the building, surrounded by three-story corridors with open-style shops, and is adorned with luxurious interiors.
Wanshou Park is located on the north side of Baizhifang East Street in Xuanwu District, Beijing. It is the city’s first park designed specifically for senior citizens and also one of Beijing’s most disaster-resilient parks. The site was originally the Guan Di Temple, commonly known as “Wanshou West Palace.” Built in the eighth year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1580), the temple enshrined Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang.
Prince Yi’s Mansion is located on the north side of West Chang’an Avenue in Xicheng District, west of Fuyou Street. It was the residence of Yongxuan, the eighth son of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It is a cultural heritage site protected by Xicheng District. The founding prince, Yongxuan, was the eighth son of Emperor Gaozong (Qianlong). In the 44th year of Qianlong’s reign (1779), he was granted the title of Prince Yi of the First Rank (Yi Junwang), and in the 4th year of Jiaqing’s reign (1799), he was elevated to Prince Yi (Yi Qinwang). He passed away in the 12th year of Daoguang’s reign (18...
The Beijing Students’ Activity Center (Beijing Children’s Palace and Beijing Youth Science and Technology Museum) is a comprehensive extracurricular education institution under the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. It is located to the north of the scenic Jingshan Park, covering an area of 50,000 square meters with a built-up area of 15,000 square meters. This ancient architectural complex was originally an imperial garden, 1
The China Numismatic Museum is a national-level specialized museum directly under the People's Bank of China. It is primarily engaged in the collection, research, and exhibition of coins, and is tasked with guiding, promoting coin collecting and research, as well as publicizing coin culture. The museum has departments including the Office, Exhibition and Education Department, Collection and Conservation Department, Research and Information Department, China Numismatics Department, Security Department, and Development and Service Department, and also administers the Secretariat of the China Numismatic Society.
Miaoying Temple, originally known as Wan’an Temple in the Yuan Dynasty’s capital Dadu. When it comes to white stupas, many people often think of Beihai Park, but the white stupa at Miaoying Temple is actually the one with the highest historical and artistic value in Beijing. This Yuan Dynasty stupa in the shape of a stupa (dagoba) stands atop a double-layered, angled square Sumeru pedestal and lotus petals. Both the precious vase and the thirteen-tiered wheel are stout and thick, while the diameter of the inverted bowl is nearly as wide as the base of the thirteen-tiered wheel. Standing beneath the stupa, one can’t help but feel a sense of oppression and sacredness. In contrast, the thirteen-tiered wheel of the Qing Dynasty white stupa at Yong’an Temple in Beihai is much more slender, adding a more aesthetic touch to the top of Qionghua Island. From this, one can easily appreciate the architectural philosophy of adapting to local conditions, as well as the evolution of the stupa style across different eras.
North Riverside Park was formerly the Dewayi Nursery in Xicheng District. It was converted into an open street park in 1980 and underwent its first major renovation in 1998. The renovation project was designed by Beijing Guoan Landscape Design Company and constructed by the Xicheng District Landscape Bureau. Construction began in April 1998 and was completed in September 2000. The park covers an area of
The China National Museum of Ethnology is a national-level museum established by the state to protect and promote the outstanding cultural heritage of all ethnic groups, publicize the Party and state's ethnic policies, and foster unity and common prosperity among all ethnicities. It is a non-profit cultural institution tasked with important national ethnic and cultural responsibilities. Its functional positioning
Located outside Andingmen in Beijing’s old city, it was the site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to the earth. The altar was first built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty as a two-tiered square structure facing north. Around the base is a surrounding pool, over eight chi deep and six chi wide. The upper tier of the altar covers an area of six square zhang, while the lower tier is about ten-plus square zhang. In the Ming dynasty, the altar surface was paved with yellow glazed bricks, which were replaced with square stone slabs during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty. On the lower level of the altar, there are two stone pedestals on each of the east and west sides, displaying the forms of the Five Great Mountains, the Five Sacred Peaks, the Four Seas, and the Four Rivers, all oriented toward the southeast. The altar is enclosed by two layers of low walls — an inner red wall topped with yellow glazed tiles and an outer wall. Each of the four sides of the low walls has a Lingxing Gate: the east, south, and west gates each have two pillars and one door, while the north gate has three doors and six pillars. At the northeast corner of the altar stands a lantern tower. Outside the southern gate of the altar is the Imperial Earth God Chamber, and outside the western gate are structures such as the Divine Storehouse, the Divine Kitchen, the Ritual Vessel Storehouse, and the Musical Instrument Storehouse. In the thirteenth year of the Jiajing reign, it was renamed the Earth Altar.
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is located in Tiananmen Square, south of the Monument to the People's Heroes. It stands on the former site of Zhonghua Gate. Its foundation stone was laid in 1976, and the hall was completed in May 1977. Covering an area of over 57,000 square meters with a total floor space of 28,000 square meters, the main structure is square-shaped and is surrounded by 44 yellow Fujian granite columns.
Located east of the Imperial College, the Confucius Temple houses 198 stone steles that record the names, hometowns, and ranking of 51,624 successful imperial examination candidates over 600 years during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Forest of Stone Steles at the Confucius Temple bears witness to the ancient imperial examination system. Among the notable figures inscribed on the steles is Yu Qian from Qiantang, Hangzhou...
Destination Introduction In the bustling Qianmen Street, there is an Old Station Food Street that is completely different from the food courts typically found in shopping malls. With its uniquely designed concept, it transforms into an old-fashioned “railway station” amid the noisy urban environment.
Destination Introduction Pantaogong Temple is located at the east entrance of Chongwenmen East Street. It is one of the famous Taoist temples in Beijing. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, its rear hall was reconstructed in the first year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1662). From the Ming and Qing dynasties through the Republican era, a temple fair known as the "Peach Blossom Festival" was held annually from the first to the third day of the third lunar month. The official name of Pantaogong Temple is "Huguo Taiping Pantaogong."
Destination Introduction The Qianmen Arrow Tower was built in the fourth year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1439), boasting a history of over 450 years. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the arrow tower was connected to the Zhengyangmen gatehouse and city wall, forming a large barbican. After the Republic of China period, the barbican was gradually demolished, leaving the majestic arrow tower standing alone at the southern end of Tiananmen Square, facing
Destination Introduction The Beijing Amusement Park Illusion Aquarium is located on the central island of the amusement park, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. It is an aquarium where waterless illusion tanks and regular aquariums stand interspersed, and it is also China’s first illusion aquarium. The venue employs modern high-tech methods such as sound, light, and electricity to present…
Destination Introduction No. 20 Xinge Road Courtyard is located in the northwest of Chongwen District, within Xinglong Street west of Chongwai Street. It was built in the early years of the Republic of China.
Destination Introduction The Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant at Qianmen is located in the northwest of Chongwen District, at No. 32 Qianmen Street. The roast duck restaurant was established in 1864 (the third year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty), making it a century-old time-honored brand. It underwent two expansions on the original site in 1964 and 1989. Covering an area of 3,110 square meters, the building...
Destination Introduction In 1985, Beijing’s first “panoramic cinema” was built at No. 1 Dazhalan, Qianmen, on the north side of the central road — the former site of the “Tongle Cinema.” The predecessor of Tongle Cinema was the “Tonglexuan” theater.
Destination Introduction The Yangping Guild Hall Theater is located in the northwest of Chongwen District, at Xiao-Tong outside Qianmen. The guild hall was originally built during the Ming Dynasty and has undergone several renovations. The theater was later built and reconstructed during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is majestic and spectacular, featuring a 12-rafter hip-and-gable roof with double-eave corridors in the front and back. In front of the theater lies the guild hall courtyard, which has also been renovated multiple times. The current...
Destination Introduction Beixin Warehouse is located at No. A16, Beixin Warehouse Hutong, Dongcheng District. It served as a granary during the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Yuan Dynasty, the area around Dongzhimen was once a river channel. In the mid-Ming Dynasty, water transport was still possible, and granaries such as Haigang Warehouse and Beixin Warehouse were established here to store grain transported by water. Hence, the southern gate was called Haigang Warehouse, and the northern gate was called Beixin Warehouse, with the structure forming a “日” (sun) shape…