The Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace is located east of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It was originally the Imperial Ancestral Temple built during the Ming Dynasty in the 18th year of the Yongle reign (1420). Upon the proposal of the Premier and approval by the first session of the Government Administration Council, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was transferred to the administration of the Beijing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions to serve as a cultural activity venue for workers and the public. The name "Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace" was given and inscribed personally by Chairman Mao Zedong, and the plaque was unveiled on April 30, 1950, with the site officially opening to the public on May 1. It serves as a "school and paradise" for working people and a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Destination Introduction The former site of Duan Qirui’s Executive Yuan is located at No. 3 Zhangzizhong Road, Dongcheng District, originally known as Iron Lion Lane. During the Qing Dynasty, there were three mansions here: the Heshun Prince’s Mansion to the east, the Beile Feisu Mansion in the middle, and the Hejing Princess’s Mansion to the west. The Heshun Prince’s Mansion was formerly the residence of Prince Yun, and in the 11th year of the Yongzheng reign (1733), the fifth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, Hongzhou, rebuilt it.
Wangfujing Catholic Church, commonly known as the East Church, also called St. Joseph’s Church or Bamiancao Church, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the second church built by Jesuits in the urban area of Beijing after Xuanwumen Catholic Church, and is one of the Four Great Catholic Churches of Beijing. It was founded by two missionaries: the Italian Lodovico Buglio and the Portuguese João da Costa.
A pot of tea, two or three close friends — that’s all you need for a whole night of conversation. Perhaps that’s the origin of the name “Zhijie Teahouse.” In ancient times, when hosting friends, people would serve either wine or tea. The warmth of Zhijie Teahouse comes precisely from its traditional Chinese tea culture — simple, elegant, tranquil, and refreshing. After washing away the noise and restlessness of the city, what remains is
Nanluoguxiang has a history of nearly 800 years. It has now developed into a distinctive bar street featuring over 40 dining and bar establishments. The entire bar street is primarily composed of traditional courtyard houses, staying true to the ambiance and style of these siheyuans. Here, you can experience both historical charm and modern vibes while immersing yourself in the rich culture of old Beijing.
The Beijing Songtangzhai Folk Carving Museum is located just 10 meters under the archway at the east entrance of Guozijian Street. It is the first privately-run museum in China themed around folk carvings and is the only museum in the world built from “rescued” yet most valuable artifacts. Established in October 2001, its former location was at No. 1, Liulichang East Street, Xuanwu District. On July 12, 2008, it relocated across from Lama Temple and reopened. Mr. Li Songtang collected carvings from Beijing’s demolished residences—door knockers, roof ridges, tile edges, screen walls, gate piers—and amassed thousands of pieces. The exhibits are mainly divided into three categories: stone carvings, brick carvings, and wood carvings, ranging from the Spring and Autumn Period (including crooked tiles and Qin and Han bricks) to the Ming, Qing, and Republican periods. Many of these varieties are not found in the National Museum.
The Sheng Xifu Museum began preparations in June 2008. It was established with a commercial and financial special fund applied for by Beijing Sheng Xifu Hat Industry Co., Ltd. to the relevant government departments in Beijing. Through an in-depth exploration of Chinese headwear history and culture, century-old hat-making craftsmanship, and the historical legacy of Sheng Xifu, the museum integrates both "tangible cultural heritage" and "intangible cultural heritage."
The ancient human cultural site in Wangfujing was discovered in 1996 as a late Paleolithic site dating back approximately 24,000–25,000 years. It was once a place where ancient humans lived and hunted, featuring rich traces of fire use, burnt stones, animal fossils, and more. With an exhibition atmosphere that returns to simplicity and authenticity, large murals depicting the life and hunting scenes of ancient humans transport visitors to the homeland of their ancestors 20,000 years ago, offering a glimpse into their living environment and lifestyle. The museum offers different versions of guided tours—standard, student, and English—and features computer touchscreens providing global information on ancient humans, allowing visitors to learn about our ancestors and their living conditions in a relaxing and harmonious setting.
Ancestral Hall of the An Family
Ciyun Temple in Xinzhuang is located in Gaozhuangzi Village, Xinzhuang Town, Jinnan District, Tianjin, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. In Xinzhuang Town, Jinnan District, there is a village called Gaozhuangzi, once a large settlement with over 3,000 residents. Two things from Gaozhuangzi have become topics of local pride among the people of Jinnan. First, in 1908, a wealthy merchant named Li Deqing established
Huo Yuanjia, courtesy name Junqing, was a renowned patriotic martial artist in the late Qing Dynasty. He lived in Xiaonanhe Village, Tianjin, and was the founder of the Chin Woo Athletic Association. With exceptional martial arts skills and a strong sense of justice, he inherited his family’s legendary “Mizongquan” (Lost Track Fist) technique. He gained fame in both Tianjin and Shanghai for defeating Western strongmen, becoming a household hero. Huo Yuanjia’s former residence is located in Xiaonanhe Town, Xiqing District.
The Baodi District Martyrs' Cemetery was established in 1988, covering a land area of 30,000 square meters with 2,000 square meters of memorial buildings. The overall layout of the cemetery follows a symmetrical central axis design. From north to south along the central axis stand four major memorial structures: the Baodi Revolutionary History Exhibition Hall building, an antique-style archway, the Revolutionary Martyrs Monument, and the Martyrs' Tomb Area.
The Flower Viewing Garden project covers an area of 170 acres, nestled within the aquatic and green ecological environment at the hub of the North Canal and Longfeng River. It lies to the west of the RV campground at the North Canal Leisure Tourism Station and to the north of the Nansin Village characteristic farmhouse experience area. The garden creates a spectacular sea of blooming flowers that is highly eye-catching, while the scattered presence of 9 RVs and 5 wooden cabins adds a distinctive European charm.
Swan Lake Hot Spring Resort is located in the Wuqing Development Zone of Tianjin, adjacent to the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway, 71 kilometers from Beijing and 30 kilometers from Tianjin. It is a large-scale tourist area integrating dining, conferences, entertainment, and leisure. Legend has it that Emperor Qianlong once stayed here briefly during his southern tour, and the imperial inscription "Diverting Water to Aid Navigation" by Emperor Kangxi can still be found in the resort's "Zhi Ju Hall." In ancient times, whenever an emperor passed through on his southern journey, white swans would fly over the lake, heralding an auspicious omen — hence the name Swan Lake.
Era of Dajue Temple: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Dajue Temple, East Street, Baodi District, Tianjin City Dajue Temple is located on the north side of East Street in Baodi District, Tianjin. Originally built during the Chongxi era of the Liao Dynasty (1032–1054), it was one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Baodi. It underwent renovations during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The temple covers an area of approximately 15,000 square meters. Currently, only the Arhat Hall and ten auxiliary rooms remain. The Arhat Hall features a raised-beam structure with a hip-and-gable roof and deep eaves. It also retains architectural characteristics from the Liao Dynasty (the original structures included a mountain gate, Mahavira Hall, bell and drum towers, auxiliary rooms, as well as a west courtyard). The existing Arhat Hall and ten auxiliary rooms are well-preserved. It is the only remaining temple building in Baodi District.
Introduction to Binhai Century Plaza located in the central area of Tanggu, covering an area of 24,000 square meters. The plaza features 21 Century Pillars, each with a diameter of 1.35 meters and a height of 11.2 meters, engraved with designs representing major scientific, technological, and cultural achievements from various centuries around the world. The pillar symbolizing the 21st century remains blank. …
The Cui Zhuang Ancient Jujube Garden is located in Cui Zhuang Village, Taiping Town, Dagang District, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The ancient jujube garden is situated within Cui Zhuang Village, which was originally built entirely within the orchard. During the steel-smelting campaigns of the 1960s and 1970s, some ancient jujube trees were cut down, leaving only the northwestern part of the village’s orchard still populated with ancient trees. The garden currently spans 1,500 acres.
Tanggu Riverside Park is an important people-oriented project in Tanggu District aimed at returning the river to the public. It was meticulously designed by world-class architects and jointly developed by the Tanggu Construction Committee and Hongda Industrial Development Co., Ltd. as a modern urban landscape economic zone integrating leisure, entertainment, shopping, and dining. It serves as a flagship project in Tianjin’s comprehensive development of the Haihe River.
Seafood Street is located on the GuLin section of the Jinqi Highway, stretching 1,650 meters in length. As one of the city’s nine commercial demonstration streets, “Shanggu–Seafood Street” is home to over 20 sizable seafood restaurants. With its pleasant environment and distinctive seafood offerings, the street has cultivated a unique culture. This “seafood dining culture” enjoys considerable renown in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
The China Finance Museum is located at No. 29 Jiefang North Road, Heping District, Tianjin (the former site of the "French Club" built in 1932), just a stone's throw from Tianjin Railway Station, commanding the historic Jiefang Bridge, situated on a well-known street densely populated with financial institutions, and positioned at the center of the under-construction Tianjin Financial City.