The March 18 Incident and some of the related sites and names of the martyrs have become widely known, but it’s hard to say how many people have actually paid their respects at this “Cemetery of the Martyrs of March 18.” The cemetery is located within the ruins of the Old Summer Palace in the western suburbs. After the shocking March 18 Incident that stunned both China and the world, the remains of a few martyrs were taken back by their families for private burial or sent back to their hometowns...
Location: Haidian District, Beijing. Introduction: Established in 1913 and affiliated with the China Geological Survey, the China Geological Library serves as the national center for earth sciences literature and the industry's main repository. Its current collection has reached 650,000 volumes, encompassing nearly 200 years of domestic and international geological literature since the early days of modern geology...
The Li Siguang Memorial Hall is located at No. 11 Minzu University South Road, Haidian District, Beijing. Established in 1989, it was renovated from Li Siguang’s former residence to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The name of the hall was inscribed by Li Xiannian, the former President of China. Li Siguang was a renowned Chinese scientist, educator, and social activist who…
The China Meteorological Science and Technology Exhibition Hall is located on the first floor of the Meteorological Science and Technology Building of the China Meteorological Administration. The exhibition hall fully embodies the development philosophy of "public meteorology, safety meteorology, and resource meteorology." Building upon a review of history and the promotion of the long-standing meteorological culture, and closely following the pulse of global scientific and technological development, it showcases... through its development journey, remarkable achievements, applications...
Beiwu Park is located at the foot of Yuquan Mountain in Beijing. Originally a natural village in the urban-rural fringe of the city, it has been transformed into a park. The park complements the nearby Summer Palace and Yuquan Mountain, showcasing a style that highlights historical and cultural heritage while also incorporating modern elements. Covering an area of 711 mu, the park is divided into the East Garden and the West Garden…
As one of the architectural essences of the "One Pagoda, One Lake, One Library" (一塔湖图) in the Yan Garden, Boya Pagoda is a masterpiece that perfectly integrates functionality, artistic design, and harmony with its surroundings. Originally serving as the campus water tower, its ingenious design is a stroke of genius in the construction of the Yan Garden. Located on a small hill southeast of Weiming Lake, Boya Pagoda was modeled after the ancient Ran Deng Pagoda in Tongzhou and built in the style of a dense-eave brick pagoda from the Liao Dynasty.
As an educational base for minors in Beijing, the Haidian Science and Technology Museum was among the first to feature adolescent education exhibitions as a permanent display. It was also the first science museum to apply digital interactive display technology to adolescent-themed exhibits. The content of the adolescent education exhibition was curated by authoritative domestic experts, and the educational approach...
The Beijing Haidian Public Safety Museum is located at the northwest corner of Wanquanhe Bridge on the Northwest Fourth Ring Road in Beijing. It lies close to the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace to the north, adjacent to the Fragrant Hills Scenic Area to the west, and neighbors Tsinghua University, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Haidian Public Safety Museum was established by the People's Government of Haidian District based on the concept of putting people first and building a harmonious society. Its mission is to enhance citizens’…
The China Film Archive was established in 1958 and is directly under the administration of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television. It became an official member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) in 1980. In 1984, it merged with the Film Research Institute of the Literature and Art Research Academy (now the China Arts Research Institute), forming the "China Film..." on the original foundation.
Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park – A newly built L-shaped park that extends north along Xitucheng Road, turns east at Zhichun Road, and ends at Suojiayu. The visible sections of the Yuan Dynasty capital city wall are located on the southernmost part of Xitucheng Road. The most stunning sight in the park is the profusion of crabapple blossoms (Malus spectabilis) in April, which have become an iconic feature of Beijing. Location: Haidian District, northern…
Founded in 1940, Beijing Institute of Technology originated as the Natural Science Academy of Yan'an. It was the first science and engineering university established by the Communist Party of China, with its name personally inscribed by Comrade Mao Zedong. Veteran proletarian revolutionaries such as Li Fuchun, Xu Teli, and Li Qiang successively served as key leaders of the university. Since the founding of New China, the university has been…
Minzu University of China is located in Beijing’s Haidian District, a hub of academic institutions. It sits to the south of the National Library of China and to the north of the Zhongguancun Science Park. The campus boasts an elegant, classic beauty with a serene atmosphere and a strong humanistic ambiance, characterized by its distinctive ethnic features. The predecessor of Minzu University of China was…
Beijing Language and Culture University is an institution of higher learning directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It was established under the personal care of Premier Zhou Enlai and founded in 1962. In June 1964, it was officially named Beijing Language Institute. In 1974, Chairman Mao Zedong inscribed the university’s name, and in June 1996, it was renamed Beijing Language and Culture University. …
China University of Political Science and Law is a central government-affiliated institution of higher learning characterized by its excellence in legal studies and coordinated development across multiple disciplines, including political science, sociology, history, economics, management, linguistics, and education. It is a national key university under the People’s Republic of China. The university is among the key institutions supported by China’s “211 Project,” the “985 Project…”
Central University of Finance and Economics is a university directly under the Ministry of Education, jointly established by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Beijing Municipal Government. It is a part of China’s “Double First-Class” initiative, “Project 211,” and one of the first institutions in the “Advantageous Disciplines Innovation Platform” project. The university was founded on November 6, 1949, initially under the administration of the Ministry of Finance, and has gone through…
China Youth University of Political Studies was established in December 1985 on the foundation of the Central Party School of the Communist Youth League, which was founded in 1948. It is the only regular higher education institution directly under the Communist Youth League Central Committee and is jointly developed by the Ministry of Education and the Communist Youth League Central Committee. After its establishment, the university has operated under two names — China Youth University of Political Studies and the Central Party School of the Communist Youth League — with unified organizational structure...
The western part of Beijing belongs to the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, also known as the Western Hills. Mentougou is located at the junction of the mountainous region of the Western Hills and the plain, with most of its area being mountainous. The Western Hills in Mentougou are likely situated behind the Western Hills National Forest Park. It is home to the largest forest park in the Beijing area. With abundant vegetation and fresh air, it’s a great destination for weekend getaways. The entrance fee is 10…
The Tsinghua University Art Museum embodies the aspirations of generations of Tsinghua people. It was completed in 2016 and officially opened to the public in September. The museum currently houses a collection of over 13,000 items, spanning six major categories: paintings and calligraphy, textiles and embroideries, ceramics, furniture, bronzeware, and mixed media artworks. The majority of the collections come from the…
The Marble Boat was originally called the Stone Boat. It is one of the famous scenic spots in the Summer Palace and a well-known waterside structure within the garden. The upper cabin of the boat was originally designed in the style of traditional Chinese architecture. However, during the invasion by the Anglo-French Allied Forces, the Chinese-style cabin was burned down. In the 19th year of the Guangxu Emperor’s reign (1893), following Empress Dowager Cixi’s wishes, the original Chinese cabin was rebuilt into a Western-style structure. The boat itself is 36 meters long,…
Beijing Dance Academy is a full-time regular higher education institution primarily dedicated to cultivating high-caliber dance professionals, conducting high-level dance theory research, and creating dance works. The school was formerly known as Beijing Dance School, established in 1954 as the first professional dance school in New China. In 1978, it was officially...