The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, also known as the Hall of Memory or the Shrine of Saints, is located on St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Established in 1934 to commemorate the Victorian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World War I, it now serves as a war memorial to honor all Australians who have died serving the nation. The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance is
Melbourne Chinatown is an east-west one-way street, stretching over 900 meters in length. Its history dates back to the mid-19th century, when people came here for the gold rush, making it over 150 years old. It is Australia’s oldest Chinatown and one of the earliest in the world. The buildings lining Melbourne Chinatown
St Paul's Cathedral is located in the heart of Melbourne, at the northeast corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Street, diagonally opposite Flinders Street Railway Station. Its foundation stone was laid in 1880, and it was completed in 1981. In 1932, three more spires were added to the cathedral, making it look even more majestic. It is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in Australia.
Highlights In the Underwater World exhibit, visitors can touch a variety of marine shells with their own hands, intuitively learn about the functional adaptations of marine life through electronic simulators, and become a fish themselves in the 3D underwater simulator to explore the mysteries of the deep sea. The aquarium also offers audio guides in seven languages, so...
Melbourne General Post Office (full name: General Post Office, Melbourne) was first built in 1859 and is located at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Bourke Street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia...
Melbourne Olympic Park (Melbourne&OlympicParks), as the name suggests, is a collection of two venues: Melbourne Park and Olympic Park. The two are adjacent and both located in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct. The park hosts a wide range of domestic and international events, such as international tennis
Originally the Hunan Liuyang Guild Hall, this was the residence of Tan Sitong during his time in Beijing in 1898. The place of his birth and death were just a stone’s throw apart, and Tan Sitong’s former residence stands simple and prominent on the edge of Caishikou. Just a few dozen steps south along the western side of Caishikou Street, atop an earthen slope by the sidewalk, lies the courtyard marked with a sign reading “Tan Sitong’s Former Residence…”
• Once a red-light district, the “-” of Beijing from the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty to before the liberation. Attraction Introduction The Eight Great Alleys were once synonymous with Beijing’s pleasure quarters, the “-” of the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty to before the liberation. Nowadays, the original brothel buildings have long been converted into residences and commercial shops, and visitors can only stroll through the hutongs…
In the spring of 1987, under the leadership of the Xicheng District Government, various illegal structures were demolished and cleared, and green spaces were restored. At that time, forces from all sectors of the district were mobilized, and in a very short period, a neighborhood park themed “Brotherly Trees of Chinese Scholar Tree and Arborvitae, Sisterly Flowers of Rose and Chrysanthemum” was built. A large number of city-designated trees such as the Chinese Scholar Tree and Arborvitae, as well as city flowers like roses and chrysanthemums, were planted.
Destination Introduction: Prince Xun’s Mansion is located at No. 13 and No. 15 Fangjia Hutong on Andingmennei Street. Prince Xun, named Yongzhang, was the third son of Emperor Qianlong and was posthumously granted the title of Prince Xun. Later, Mianyi, who was adopted as the heir to Prince Xun, had the mansion rebuilt to the standards of a Beile (a noble rank equivalent to a duke) residence. The main western courtyard (No. 15) is one of the few remaining mansions built in the style of a Beile residence.
The ruins of Fahua Temple are located on the west side of the railway at the southern end of Xingfu East Street. Originally called Mituo Temple, it was commonly known as White Pagoda Temple or Fa Pagoda Temple due to the brick pagoda built within the temple. It was first constructed during the Dading era (1161–1189) of the Jin Dynasty; in the second year of the Jingtai era (1451) of the Ming Dynasty, eunuch Pei Shanjing renovated the temple and renamed it Fahua Temple. The temple fell into disuse during the Qing Dynasty,
Prince Fu’s Mansion is located at No. 137, Chaoyangmennei Street, Dongcheng District. It was the residence of Yinzhi, the thirteenth son of Emperor Kangxi (1662–1723) of the Qing Dynasty, when he was granted the title of Prince Yi. The mansion faces south and its architectural layout is divided into three sections: east, middle, and west. The main structures in the central section include: the main hall (Yin’an Hall), with seven wing rooms on either side in front of the hall, a rear hall of five bays, a sleeping quarters of seven bays, and finally a rear enclosed building of seven bays. On either side of the rear enclosed building are standalone courtyards. Several siheyuan (courtyard houses) to the west of the main courtyard served as the residential area for the mansion’s family members. The eastern section originally housed the treasury, stables, and living quarters for servants and attendants.
The Bell and Drum Towers consist of two structures—the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower—standing in harmony and serving their respective functions. These towers are a group of ancient buildings located at the northern end of Beijing’s north-south central axis and are a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The two towers are arranged in a front-to-back longitudinal formation, exuding grandeur and majesty. They served as the timekeeping centers for the capital cities during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Historically, the Ming city wall stretched 40 kilometers in total. It was built in the 17th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1419 AD), making it over 580 years old. The existing section of the wall ruins from Chongwenmen to the southeastern corner tower spans 1.5 kilometers. It is part of the original inner city wall of Beijing, the only remaining segment, and a symbol of the city.
The former residence of Tan Xinpei is located at No. 1, Dawailangying Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing (near Tieshu Skewed Street). It is now an unremarkable courtyard dwelling with residents living there, and it is not open to visitors. Location: No. 1, Dawailangying Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing (near Tieshu Skewed Street)…
Yong'an Temple is located on the southern slope of Qionghua Island in Beihai Park. Qionghua Island is a circular hill island in Beihai, which has served as an imperial garden since the 11th century. The island is dotted with pavilions, terraces, and towers, resembling a fairyland. Address: Yong'an Temple, Da Shizuo Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China…
Huixian Hall is located at No. 18 Qianhai North Bank, Xicheng District, and is among the seventh batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. It is one of the Eight Great Halls of Beijing and was originally the residence of Bin Ru, a minister of the Ministry of Rites during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. In the 16th year of the Guangxu reign (1890), people from Jinan, Shandong, opened Huixian Hall Restaurant here. At that time, it was a gathering place for literati and artists.
Destination Introduction: Huashi Mosque is located in the northern part of Chongwen District, at No. 30 Xihuashi Street, covering a total area of 1,797 square meters, with the main prayer hall spanning 1,098 square meters. In January 1984, it was designated as a district-level cultural heritage site and now serves as the office of the Chongwen District Islamic Association. The mosque was established during the Ming Dynasty’s Yongle...
The Rear Hall (Bedchamber Shrine) of the City God Temple is located on Chengfang Street and is among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. It was originally built in the seventh year of the Yuán Zhìyuán era (1270). It was renovated during the Míng Dynasty. In the tenth year of the Qīng Tóngzhì era (1871), the temple was destroyed but the rear hall and ceremonial gate were later restored. Only the rear hall remains today, serving as an important relic for studying the geographical orientation of the Yuan Dynasty capital, Dadu. …
The former residence of Zhang Zizhong is located at No. Bing 27, Fuyou Street, Xicheng District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. This residence served as the home of General Zhang Zizhong from 1935 to 1937. The original property consisted of three courtyards—eastern, central, and western—with the central and western sections largely retaining their original appearance. It currently covers an area of approximately 4,600 square meters.