Wanping Fortress, Beijing

Name: Wanping Fortress
Address: Beijing, China

#73 among attractions in Beijing

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Wanping Fortress, also known as Wanping Castle, is a Ming Dynasty fortress or "walled city" in Fengtai District, Beijing. It was erected in 1638–1640, with the purpose of defending Beijing against Li Zicheng and the peasant uprising. ()

Local name: 宛平城 Coordinates: 39°50'59"N, 116°13'12"E

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丰台区 (feng tai qu)Beijing China

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Wanping Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park, Beijing World Park, Marco Polo Bridge, Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery.

4.3 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park, Beijing
110 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, the Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This popular amusement park, which opened its doors to the public in 1986, is a sprawling oasis of fun and excitement, spread...
4.3 miSE
Park, Theme park
Beijing World Park, Beijing
110 min walk • Beijing World Park, an enchanting window to the globe nestled in the bustling city of Beijing, China, offers visitors the unique opportunity to travel the world without leaving the park's confines. Sprawled across 46.7 hectares, this park features meticulously crafted...
~1980 ftW
Famed, historic span with stone lions
Marco Polo Bridge, Beijing
10 min walk • The Marco Polo Bridge, known as Lugou Bridge in Chinese, is an iconic arch bridge that spans the Yongding River in the southwestern part of Beijing, China. Steeped in history, this stone bridge is famed not only for its architectural beauty but also as a significant...
4.1 miN
Cemetery
Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, Beijing
105 min walk • The Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery is Beijing's main resting place for the highest-ranking revolutionary heroes, high government officials and, in recent years, individuals deemed of major importance due to their contributions to society.
~1910 ftNE
Museum of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Beijing
10 min walk • The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression or Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall is a museum and memorial hall in Beijing. It is the most comprehensive museum in China about the Second Sino-Japanese War.
4.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum, Beijing
125 min walk • The Beijing Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum is a museum built over the tombs of Western Han dynasty prince Liu Jian and his wife at Dabaotai in Fengtai District of southwestern Beijing Municipality about 15 km southwest of Beijing's city centre.
5.5 miNE
Street
Fuxing Road, Beijing
141 min walk • Fuxing Road is a road in western Beijing, China, forming part of the extended Chang'an Avenue. The entire road lies within the confines of Haidian District. It is believed to run from Gongzhufen on the West 3rd Ring Road through to the West 5th Ring Road; however, maps indicate its path from Muxidi Bridge to Yuquanlu.
2.2 miNW
Bridge
Shifeng Bridge, Beijing
57 min walk • Shifeng Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge on Beijing's western 5th Ring Road. It is near Wanping, near the Marco Polo Bridge. Nearly 1.4 kilometres in length, it is a trademark bridge of the 5th Ring Road.
5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Cadillac Arena, Beijing
127 min walk • The Wukesong Arena, also known as the Cadillac Center for sponsorship purposes, is a multipurpose indoor arena in Beijing. It was originally built for the 2008 Summer Olympics basketball preliminaries and finals. Ground was broken on 29 March 2005 and construction was completed on 11 January 2008.
4.9 miE
Universities and schools
Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing
124 min walk • Capital University of Economics and Business is a modern, multi-disciplinary financial and economic university in Beijing, China. Founded in 1956 when the Ministry of Education founded the Beijing Economics Institute.
5.4 miN
Universities and schools
North China University of Technology, Beijing
138 min walk • North China University of Technology is a university in Shijingshan District, Western Beijing, People's Republic of China. The predecessor was the national Beiping advanced industrial vocational school, founded in 1946.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wanping Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Xiaoyue Tunnel, Beijing (3 min walk), Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Beijing (10 min walk), Marco Polo Bridge, Beijing (10 min walk).

How to get to Wanping Fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wanping Fortress:

Bus

卢沟新桥 • Lines: 309, 329, 339, 458, 459, 624, 661, 662, 952, 978 (9 min walk)
西道口 • Lines: 301, 309, 313, 339, 452, 458, 459, 624, 661, 662, 693, 715, 77, 839, 843, 952, 978, 983 (17 min walk)

Metro

Dawayao • Lines: 14 (25 min walk)