The Temple of Emperors of Successive Dynasties, commonly known as the Emperors’ Temple, was first built in the ninth year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1530). It served as a site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices...
China Bookstore was established on November 4, 1952. It is the first well-known cultural enterprise in China that integrates acquisition, distribution, publishing, and auctions...
Beijing Dagongguan, built at the foot of the Western Hills in the capital, on the imperial dragon vein land, is also a place for imperial-level leisure and relaxation. It boasts an ultra-large operating area of 35,000 square...
The China Modern Literature Museum is a national-level key cultural institution and the first and currently the largest literature museum in the world. Here…
It is the fourth temple among the Eight Great Sites in Beijing, originally named the Hidden Silence Temple. Established during the Song and Liao dynasties, it has a history of over nine hundred years. This temple stands alone deep within the forest…
Brick Pagoda Lane is one of the oldest hutongs in Beijing and is also one of the relatively well-preserved hutongs with minimal damage and intact historical character...
Destination Introduction The Yuan Chonghuan Temple and Tomb are located in the northeastern part of Chongwen District, on Donghuasi Xiejie, on the former site of the Guangdong Yi Garden. Its temple is situated in the southeastern part of the district...
The site of the Beijing Republic of China National Assembly Hall is located at No. 57 Xuanwumen West Street, Xicheng District. In the second year of the Xuantong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1910), on the former site of the imperial elephant stables from the Ming and Qing dynasties, a consultative body—the Council of State—was established. After the Xinhai Revolution, it was converted into the National Assembly Hall. The National Assembly consisted of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with the Senate in the west and the House of Representatives in the east. The Senate was housed in the late Qing legal school, which is now the printing plant of Xinhua News Agency. The House of Representatives was located on the original site of the Council of State, which is now within the compound of Xinhua News Agency.
The Dagaoxuan Hall is located at No. 23 Sanzuo Gate Street, Xicheng District. It was built in the 21st year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1542) and served as an imperial Taoist temple during both the Ming and Qing dynasties...
The Xun Beile Mansion is located at No. 110 North Xidan Street. The residence faces south with its back to the north, and its western boundary borders North Xidan Street. The current northern wall of the property and a set of siheyuan (courtyard houses)…
The former site of Zijin Temple is located within Xuanwu Art Garden. The *Guangxu Shuntian Prefecture Records* states: “To the east of Shanguo Temple, there used to be Zijin Temple, a remnant Buddhist temple from the Song Dynasty.”…
Fu Jen Catholic University is abbreviated as Fu Jen. Former names include: Fu Jen Society, Peking Catholic University, Private Peking Fu Jen University, Private Peiping Fu Jen University, and National...
The temple complex covers an area of over 20 acres, 13,858 square meters, and comprises 329 halls, divided into three main courtyards: the central courtyard, the east courtyard, and the west courtyard…
Shao Piaoping's Former Residence — Shouldering Righteousness with Iron Shoulders. Shao Piaoping's former residence is a two-story building that blends Chinese and Western architectural styles. On both sides of the main entrance are typical European-style stone pillars, and above the doorway...
The Chinese Buddhist Library and Cultural Relics Museum is a religious cultural relics museum. It is located within Fayuan Temple in Xuanwu District, Beijing. Established in 1980. Fayuan Temple...
Changchun Temple, located on Changchun Street in Beijing. The temple gate faces east and includes a front hall, a main hall, and a rear building. Although some parts have been renovated, the original structures are largely intact. …
Niujie Mosque is located on Niujie Street inside Guang’anmen. It is the largest and oldest mosque in Beijing, established in the 13th year of Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty…
Located at No. 220 Qianmen Xihéyán, Xuanwu District, Beijing, it borders Tiananmen Square to the east, connects to the Liulichang Cultural Street to the south, and lies north of…
The northern modern waterfront scenic area and the southern green ecological-cultural area. The eastern garden features eight scenic spots: Imperial Riverside Splendor, Grand Canal Sails, Spring Waters of Hui, Memories of Scholarly Locust Trees…
Located in Pingfang Township, Chaoyang District, east of the East Fifth Ring Road, Jingcheng Locust Garden connects with Dongba Country Park and Changying Park, covering an area of 1,098 mu,...