Xiadu, Beijing

#197 among attractions in Beijing

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The Xiadu or Lower Capital of Yan was one of the capitals of Yan during the Warring States period of ancient China. Xiadu may have been the largest city in the world from 400 to 300 BC, with an estimated peak population over 300,000. ()

Local name: 燕下都 Coordinates: 39°37'1"N, 116°3'22"E

Address

Dongjialin Village, Liulihe Town, Fangshan District房山 (fang shan)Beijing 102403 China

Contact

+86 10 6139 3475

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Xiadu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum.

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Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum, Beijing
9 min walk • The Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum is an archaeological museum in southwestern Beijing Municipality at the site of the capital of the ancient State of Yan during the Western Zhou Dynasty. The site is located in Dongjialin Village, just north of Liulihe Township, in Fangshan District, 43 km south of Beijing's city centre.

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When is Xiadu open?

Xiadu is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Xiadu, Beijing

Facts and practical information

Xiadu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum, Beijing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Xiadu open?