Chang'an Avenue, Beijing

Name: Chang'an Avenue
Address: Beijing, China

#210 among attractions in Beijing

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Chang'an Avenue, literally "Eternal Peace Street", is a major thoroughfare in Beijing, China. ()

Local name: 长安街 Coordinates: 39°54'21"N, 116°22'48"E

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崇文区曲 (chong wen qu qu)Beijing China

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Chang'an Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forbidden City, National Museum of China, Tiananmen Square, National Centre for the Performing Arts.

1 miNE
, Museum, Art museum
Forbidden City, Beijing
25 min walk • The Forbidden City, a monumental symbol of China's rich history, stands at the heart of Beijing as one of the most prestigious museums in the world. This sprawling palace complex, once the imperial seat for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, spans approximately 180 acres...
0.8 miE
Giant museum of Chinese cultural relics
National Museum of China, Beijing
21 min walk • The National Museum of China, located in the heart of Beijing, is a prestigious institution that serves as a cultural repository for Chinese history and art. This monumental museum, which is situated on the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, stands as a testament...
0.6 miE
Immense, famed plaza and cultural site
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
16 min walk • Tiananmen Square, at the heart of Beijing, China, is one of the largest public squares in the world. Spanning an enormous 440,000 square meters, it can hold over one million people. This vast expanse of open space is not only a social and cultural gathering place but...
~1440 ftSE
Performance hall with dramatic design
National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing
7 min walk • The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), also known as "The Giant Egg," is a striking architectural masterpiece and a beacon of cultural life in Beijing, China. This titanium and glass dome, surrounded by an artificial lake, is not only a visual spectacle...
0.5 miNE
Park
Zhongshan Park, Beijing
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Zhongshan Park stands as a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This verdant sanctuary, located to the west of the Forbidden City, is a testament to China's rich imperial history and its modern commitment to preserving green...
0.6 miE
Monument built for Communist martyrs
Monument to the People's Heroes, Beijing
16 min walk • The Monument to the People's Heroes stands as a solemn tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the revolutionary struggle of the Chinese people in the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in the heart of Beijing in Tiananmen Square, this grand obelisk was...
0.9 miNE
Ming and Qing dynasty palace with a museum
Hall of Supreme Harmony, Beijing
24 min walk • The Hall of Supreme Harmony, also known as the Throne Hall, is the heart of the Forbidden City and stands as an iconic emblem of Beijing's imperial past. Constructed during the Ming Dynasty in the 15th century and later rebuilt in the 17th century after a fire, it is...
0.7 miSE
Museum and mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Beijing
19 min walk • The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong stands as a solemn testament to the legacy of the founder of the People's Republic of China. Located in the heart of Beijing's Tiananmen Square, this grand structure is a site of deep historical significance and a focal point for tourists...
1 miNE
City gate
Gate of Glorious Harmony, Khanbaliq
25 min walk • The Gate of Glorious Harmony, or the Gate of Xihe, Xihemen is a gate sits on the central road of the outer court of the Forbidden Palace.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Beijing
25 min walk • The Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is an urban planning museum located at 20 Qianmen E St in the old main railway station building from 1903, beside Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
Sundial, Beijing
23 min walk • A sundial is a horological device that tells the time of day when there is sunlight by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky. In the narrowest sense of the word, it consists of a flat plate and a gnomon, which casts a shadow onto the dial.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chang'an Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Beijing Concert Hall, Beijing (6 min walk), National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing (7 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing (12 min walk), Zhongshan Park, Beijing (13 min walk).

How to get to Chang'an Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chang'an Avenue:

Bus

天安门西 • Lines: 1, 5 (10 min walk)
南长街 • Lines: 5 (9 min walk)

Metro

Tian'anmen West • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Hepingmen • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Tram

Qianmen • Lines: 前门大街有轨电车：前门 => 珠市口, 前门大街有轨电车：珠市口 => 前门 (23 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (26 min walk)