Find DongCheng District Located roughly East of the Central Line North-South line through TiananMen Square and Forbidden City. West of this Line, first drawn by the 15Th Century planners of the Imperial City (1442 AD), lies XiCheng District. East lies DongCheng, Dong meaning East. The North- and Eastern- Stretches of DongCheng District are limited by Beijing's second ring road, which roughly follows the lines of the Former City Walls.
As part of the Central Imperial City DongCheng District has been and is still is a district laced with History, dating from many a historic Era. Find remnants of the earliest Mongol Khan's at BeiHai Park's Circular City, just across the western district border, Find many relics and imprints from the Ming and Ching Dynasties dotting DongCheng District with the obvious The Imperial Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Jingshan Park, Drum Tower and Bell Tower, but also many smaller Jewels of Museums, Temples, Shrines and City Wall remnants. Don't miss out on YongHeGong Lama Temple, the strongest and most obvious evidence of the Flow of Buddhism from India through Tibet and Mongolia to the Historic Capital of Beijing.
The DongCheng District
Maps depicting All Sites in DongCheng District and Central Downtown Beijing.
The Main Railroad Station of Beijing, Beijing Zhan - located in the Upper East Corner of Chongwen District, just inside the Second Ring Road on the border of ChaoYang District. Beijing Zhan, a massive Communist-Stalinist like Complex in the architectural theme of TiananMen Square Monuments is usually a busy place with many travellers, porters,taxi's ,busses and vendors. View a first impression with directions, photos and general information. More additions, photos of trains, emplacements and travel information to Xian, PingYao, Datong and the like soon !
The Beijing Police Museum is the Proud Showcase of the Cities Police Force and Beijing's Public Security Bureau. This special report gives a thorough Impression of what to expect and find at this interesting museum on Beijing Police, the History of the City, the revolution and how the security bureau helped build a City and Nation. In addition Photos and Descriptions of Beijing Police Uniforms & units, and additional photos and information Beijing Police Cars and Vehicles.
The Absolute Jewel in the Crown and Centerpiece of The Imperial Capital Beijing is The Imperial Palace. Once known as the Forbidden City, now a Tourist Magnet drawing millions of Visitors a Year , the Palace Museum or Gugong is a District in itself. The entire Complex stretches over 1.2 kilometers Northward ( 1.5 from TiananMen Square ) and is a Kilometer wide. The Beijing Report is the one and only website giving you the chance at an (almost complete) Virtual Walkthrough of this World Heritage Site. The Largest Wooden Palace Structure in the World, home to many a Fine Art Collection. A Museum filled with Museums. Dating from the year 1644, 3rd Reign of The Ming Dynasty ( Yong Lu ) the Imperial Palace is an Architectural Wonder.
Jingshan Park with its dominating or Prospect Hill may not be missed on your Visit to Beijing. Located exactly North of the Imperial Palace Museum grounds (Forbidden City) and adjacent to BeiHai Park ,Jingshan Park is small but a Highlight. Home to Coal Hill with its 5 historic Buddha Pavilions, Jing Shan itself, the Coal Hill, offers a breath taking view of the entire city skyline in all directions. From Wan Chun Pavilion, the pavillion of eternal spring, one has a unique overview of the entire Imperial Palace, revealing its entire lay-out, offering great photo-opportunities and an unforgettable memory of Beijing.
Found inside Oriental Plaza Malls, located down in the western basement levels of the Huge Complex, the Wanfujing Paleolithic Museum is a small Museum dedicated to the Paleolithic Site unearthed under many layers of hutong and mud, when Oriental Plaza was constructed (1998/1999). In honor of the early Chinese Ancestors who were the 1st inhabitants of the later location of Beijing, this small Museum preserves some original items and includes the original Dig Pit with artifacts over a 100.000 years old from the bone and stone age. Staggering !
Located on the First Floor of the Western Oriental Plaza Malls is Sony Corporation's Exclusive Showcase in China. This unique museum which can only be experienced at Sony Osaka Japan or in San Fransico USA, is an educative playground for both young children and adults. Explore principles of science through practical experiment, meet the latest electronics, watch and participate in stage science shows and More. Sony ExploraScience is regularly visited by Sony's Special High-Tech Stars, such as the dancing, speaking and ball-playing Robot QRIO. Many new Gadgets are on hand for try outs.
On a Stones throw East of the Forbidden Cities' Historic East Flowery Gate, Dong'An Men Night Market is not in use during daytime hours, but springs to life immediatly in the Late Afternoon and at Night. Enjoy all kinds of Chinese Snacks and rare fast foods, such as Squid-on-a-Stick, silkworms, Chinese Kebab ( the latest ), scorpions, goat-eyes, and more. Lured by all of these delicious Foods, Beijingers and Tourists alike Flock to Dong'An Men Night Market to get a Taste and a Bite. It is easy to Find, just North of Dong An Plaza at Super Shopping Street Wanfujing.So join the Line if you can !
Dongjiaomin Catholic Church
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Located inconspicuously near ChongwenMen in the Former Foreign Legation of the Imperial City of Beijing, this small Roman Catholic Church used to be the warm and beating Heart of the European Community in the Beijing. A historic Little Church rising in Souther Dongcheng District Dongjioamin Church is still active and has Chinese Language and English Language masses throughout the Year. When touring the district, be sure to enjoy the odd view of its European Spires. If you can - catch a Mass and enjoy the secret insides of the historic building.
Two overview Maps of Capital Hotel Area with display of Hotel Facilities , on- & off-site.
TiananMen Square in the early 1950's , tearing down the Cities Huge Protective Walls and by opening wide parading avenues into the inner city Revolutionary China left DongCheng with a New Face with familiar friendly lines. Adding Mao Zedong Memorial Mausoleum (1976) , expanding TiananMen Square, opening up the Forbidden City for a truely international public. Now, after 50 years of imprinting by Communist China and Rule, a new Age has dawned and DongCheng District is still evolving ! With New Additions Oriental Plaza, and now Wanfujing Street and Dong An Plaza, DongCheng has rapidly modernized since 1985 , acquiring truly Modern Face too. And more to Follow with the creation of the Olympic Green City of Beijing in 2008 and beyond !
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DongSi Mosque
Although small in size, hidden in location and not on most tour programs,Dong Si, as one of the 11 Remaining historic Mosques in China, is one of Beijing's and China's number One Islamic Monuments !
Go to small Dong Si, Eastern Temple or read our small introduction of a modest little corner of the DongCheng District. Dong Si is the Headquarters of the Beijing Islamic association and heart of the Dongcheng Muslim Community.
Fu WanFu - Former Residence Prince Fu
Hidden away in the middle of modern buildings inside Dongcheng District is the so far forgotten location of the Residence of Prince Fu, a member of the Ching Dynasty ruling Aisin-Gioro Clan and a brother to Prince Chun, the father of Last Emperor Pu Yi. Have a look around the former Imperial Mansion, well-hidden in the North-West Dongcheng District. Fu Wanfu, currently, is not a Tourist Museum but in use as housing estate annex office space. Be discrete + civil and you might be allowed a visit.
ZhiHua Temple
At Oriental Plaza
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Found inside DongCheng District, west of and near JianguoMen overpass.
Zhi Hua Temple is a somewaht hiddn and unexpectedly large buddhist Temple dating from the early Ming Dynasty Era, a highpoint of Chinese Culture. Erected by a powerful court eunuch who was later executed the Temple holds unique printing blocks and has its very own musical style ! Search East Dongcheng to find the Temple and visit !
Use this growing web report as your source and take a discovery walk through the district and chinese history. Join the growing crowds that flock to Modern Beijing City with DongCheng at its very Center.
Famous Hutong in DongCheng District -
the district of DongCheng has saveral af the Cties' famous Hutong Lanes. These include Nanluogu Xiang at JiaoDaoKou ..
Beijing's Ancient Ming Era Bell Tower, with the largest bronze Bell in China stands proudly on the central axis of the City. north of Jingshan.
At Oriental Plaza a new kind of Beijing can be seen and experienced. Once the 1st Big and Modern Mall in Beijing (after Lufthansa Center) this humonguos shopping mall was built and known as Beijing's Millenium Masterpiece and was opened accordingly around the start of the Year 2000. Located at Dong ChangÁn Jie' , Avenue East Eternal Peace Avenue cornering Wanfujing Street the Oriental Plaza is the Centre of the Hip, modern and excruciatingly expensive. Enjoy some Upscale Shopping, Stay at Hyatt Oriental Plaza Hotel, explore at Sony Explora-Science or the Small Wanfujing Paleolithic Museum. Anything the Poche shop-addict needs, in style, at Oriental Plaza !
Browse this interesting Beijing District that unites all of Chinese History within itself. Expect to spend plenty of Time to find all of its Treasures, great and small. Dongcheng Beijing, a
A former Part of the Imperial Palace City of the Past, since 1949 AD the Park of the Peoples Culture is small and easily overlooked strip of green between Chang An - Eternal Peace Avenue and the Palace Museum of Today. From TianAnMen due East follow the flow of the Water while enjoying a garden landscape with rockeries, arched bridges and abundant flowers. Escape the City Heat and Noise at the Park of the Peoples Culture.
Terrific traditional painted decorations at The Park of the Peoples Culture, hidden in plain sight between TiananMen and Grand Hotel Beijing.
The War-zone during the 1900 AD Boxer War in Beijing and the location of the European Legations from 1861 AD to (officially) 1959 AD, the history of the Beijing Legations Quarter speaks to the imagination of many. Currently Home to the Beijing Municipality Government, Beijing Communist Party Committee Headquarters and The Beijing and National Public Security Bureaus, the Beijing Legations are Central to the Administration of the City. Have a walk around our pages and discover more about the left-over relics and legations.
The DongCheng District is one of the Old and Central Districts of the Ancient Imperial Capital of Beijing. As such, this historic district is dotted with many museums, relics, landmarks, true monuments
Starting due East of Jingshan Park at the corner and Moat of the Forbidden City, the WuSi Jie', Avenue of the May the 4Th Movement stretches Eastward to the China National Art Gallery and Museum. Along its northern length - the small but noteworthy and honored Momument to the Movement of May the 4Th 1919 Ad, when Beijing Students ignited a Nationalist Strife in defense of China and the Chinese Culture.
Located just South of Oriental Plaza East flank on DongDan Bei Dajie' Dongdan Park is the inconspicuous smallest park in the City of Beijing.
Home of some Revolutionary History and part of the Former Legations Quarter, Dongdan Park has little to offer but exercise, green and leisure Time. That is untill night time when apperently it turns into a gay meeting point. Read about the most controversial little park in Beijing.
The Ancient Ceremonial Wooden Archway (Pailou) at Jingshan Dajie'. Now resotred and no longer over-arching Jingshan Boulevard.
The Pailou is one of the Last remaining such gates in Beijing. It is also the location of the historic events of December the 12Th 1936 AD, recorded in photo and word by James Bertram in his book "First Act in China"(1936)
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The National Art Gallery of China is located at Wu Si Dajie' or the Avenue of the May the 4Th, due East of Jingshan and Park. Inside a gargantuan masterpiece of Chinese Stalinist Architecture, itself now one of the historic wonders of Beijing are housed a large permanent collection of a choice of the best in Chinese Art, regularly updated with temporary collections and exhibitions on display. From the Best in Ancient Classical brush-paintings to the latest modern post-industrial product, it is all possible at the China Art Gallery of Beijing today.
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Hidden away due South-East of the Palace Museums Eastern Flowery Gate stands the (former) Imperial Library Vault, an adnex site of the Imperial Palace of Emperors. With its entrance in the West at Nanchizi Dajie, the Library Vault grounds have their own walled enclosure, decorated three tiered gate, a stele and bell-tower and more recently, its very own modern art Gallery, the Wanfung Gallery of Beijing. Visit the Library Vault for a bonus to your visit to the Palace or enjoy it when searching for some modern art !
A Former Part of the Imperial Inner City Pu Du Si has recently been repainted and restored to its Former Glory. As part of a retro-fit of the dilapidated Hutong Area that used to lie due East of the Imperial Palace, there is nothing much to see at Pu Du Temple, however there is often plenty going on in its large frontal square. Enjoy the restored ching dynasty architecture of the surroundings or watch the locals at sports or play.
Hike around the Jingshan Area Hutong on your own or follow a Tourgroup. With the destruction of the xuanwu- and chongwen-district Hutong, tour operators have moved business to this far less interesting Hutong Area.
Funny Chinese People and Snacks at the Dong'An Men or Wanfujing Night Market. Wanna Bite a Snake ?
Giant Depiction of the Yao on a building on the North Section of Wanfujing Street,
The widest Boulevard in Asia and now part of the Longest Avenue as well, East Chang An- Eternal Peace Avenue has always been a main route and a place where things happened in Beijing. In the Past the scene of impressive and Grand Military Reviews,
Only a short walk from the YongHeGong Lama Temple lies the dual complex of the Confucius Temple and adjoining Imperial College. Visit the second largest Confucian Temple in the Nation, learn more about Confucius and the Chinese State Doctrine ! Go to the Confucius Temple and marvel at the Steles and architecture, then afterwards connect through to the Imperial College, the High Academy for the Imperial Administration.
Head North from Beijing's landmark Bell-Tower and dwell into the Hutong to find one of Beijing's lesser but most significant landmarks, one of the early residences of "Chairman" Mao Zedong himself ! Find the House where Mao lived in 1919 AD with his Teacher and Mentor and head down Beancurd Pond Lane to follow on the Path of the Chinese Revolution. Mao's true socialist education began here, in Beijing and at nearby peking University.
The First Beijing Report to appear online was the One on The Ancient Observatory on the Ming Era City Walls. Still full of acurate descriptions, soon an update on this historical place where ancient Chinese knowledge fused with Western Skills transforming an already unique art into a great contribution to modern science. The Story continues with China's Space program !
Soon: Live Streaming TV & Video Archives from DrBen.Net and www.ChinaReport.com
Head out North from the Yonghegong Lama Temple and Subway Station to go to Ditan Park, the Former temple of the Earth. Seemingly tucked away here just outside the city walls turned into second ring road is the second largest Temple Park in the City. Built during the Jiajing Reign of the Ming Dynasty, together with the Altar of the Sun & the Altar of the Moon, as well as the Temple of Heavens Circular Mound Altar, the Ditan Park is the Home of the Altar & Temple of the Earth Goddess and holds the largest such Altar in the Nation, a unique relic of Ming Dynasty Architecture. Apart from the Altar there are regular events as well as Tai Ch practitioners all over the Place.
As Beijing's Main Tibetan Temple, the YongHeGong or Lama Temple located at AndingMen on the 2nd ring road, was formerly an Imperial Family Estate.
Donated by the Emperor Qianlong himself as a gift to the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan-Lamaism, the YongHeGong is the central shrine of all Tibetans and Tibetan Buddhist in Beijing. It is also a favorite stop off for western tourist now connected by its own subway station and two lines.
Parades of Eager Communist Youth and Bloody Protest, today's Chang An Avenue is modern and booming. With the No.1 Historic and Elitist Hotel in Beijing as well as Oriental Plaza and Chang An Club, Chang An keeps happening into the 21st Century.
Located on the Northern End of Beijing's Main shopping street Wanfujing, the East Church is one of the Romantic Highlights of the Modern Shopping Centre of the City. Built on the Location where the first official Jesuit Ceremony was held in Beijing in 1655 AD, Todays restored Wanfujing Cathedral is one of the Four Main Churches in Beijing and a favorite spot for newly weds to have their Photos taken, local musicians to play their tune and for everyone to have a rest and enjoy the Beijing Scenery,
