Zhengyangmen

Zhengyangmen, Beijing (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Zhengyangmen© Eunice winG from Malaysia · CC BY 2.0

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About Zhengyangmen

Zhengyangmen, also known as Qianmen, is a historic city gate in Beijing that sits on the central axis of the Imperial Palace. Built in 1421 during the Ming Dynasty as the main gate of the Inner City, it was the tallest and most magnificent of the city's nine gates. It originally separated the Tatar City from the Chinese City. The structure consists of the gate itself and a watchtower standing just to the south, which partly burned down during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Today the tower, which rises more than 40 meters (130 feet), is a protected monument. You can tour Zhengyangmen as a museum and experience the historical significance of this passageway, which was once reserved exclusively for the emperor.

Based on the article “Zhengyangmen” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Beijing, China
District: Donghuamen Subdistrict
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Coordinates: 39.89917° N · 116.39147° E
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What is the Zhengyangmen in Beijing?

The Zhengyangmen, also known as Qianmen, is a historic city gate in Beijing that sits on the central axis of the Imperial Palace. It was built in 1421 during the Ming Dynasty as the main gate of the Inner City and was the tallest and most magnificent of the nine gates. Originally, the Zhengyangmen separated the Tatar City from the Chinese City, and its central passageway was once reserved exclusively for the emperor.

Can you visit the Zhengyangmen in Beijing?

Yes, you can visit the Zhengyangmen in Beijing today as a museum. The complex consists of the gate itself and an arrow tower in front of it to the south, which partially burned down during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. The tower, which is over 40 meters (130 feet) tall, is now a protected monument.

What can you see around the Zhengyangmen in Beijing?

Several attractions and museums are within walking distance of the Zhengyangmen in Beijing. travelguide195 lists, among others, the zero point of China's national highways (about 23 meters away), the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (about 207 meters), and the historic shopping street Qianmen Avenue (about 271 meters). Nearby museums include the China Railway Museum (about 230 meters), the Chinese Coin Museum (about 289 meters), the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall (about 315 meters), and Madame Tussauds Beijing (about 364 meters).

Are there restaurants near the Zhengyangmen in Beijing?

Yes, you'll find a good selection of restaurants around the Zhengyangmen in Beijing. travelguide195 lists about 23 restaurants within 500 meters of the historic city gate.

Are there tours that include the Zhengyangmen in Beijing?

Yes, the Zhengyangmen in Beijing is part of the tour "Beijing Compact: Imperial Palace, Temple of Heaven and Evening at Qianmen." The tour combines the Imperial Palace and the Temple of Heaven with an evening program around Qianmen, as the Zhengyangmen is also called.

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
Built in 1419 as the front gate of the inner city wall. It was only used by the emperor on his way to Tiantan. Now it houses exhibits with photos and models of the old city.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Beijing/Central Dongcheng“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0
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