Zhengyangmen, Beijing

Name: Zhengyangmen
Address: Beijing, China
Telephone: +86 10 6522 9384

#195 among attractions in Beijing

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Qianmen is the colloquial name for Zhengyangmen literally meaning "Gate of the Zenith Sun", is a gate in Beijing's historic city wall. The gate is situated to the south of Tiananmen Square and once guarded the southern entry into the Inner City. Although much of Beijing's city walls were demolished, Zhengyangmen remains an important geographical marker of the city. The city's central north–south axis passes through Zhengyangmen's main gate. It was formerly named Lizhengmen, meaning "beautiful portal". ()

Local name: 正阳门 Coordinates: 39°53'57"N, 116°23'31"E

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崇文区曲 (天安门广昌)Beijing China

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+86 10 6522 9384

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

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

~1780 ftNE
Giant museum of Chinese cultural relics
National Museum of China, Beijing
9 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...
~1200 ftN
Immense, famed plaza and cultural site
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
6 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...
1.1 miNE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Wangfujing, Beijing
28 min walk • Wangfujing is Beijing's most famous shopping district, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and a wide array of retail options. This bustling pedestrian street is located in the Dongcheng District and has been a commercial hub since the middle of the Ming Dynasty.
0.5 miNW
Performance hall with dramatic design
National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing
13 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...
0.7 miN
Park
Zhongshan Park, Beijing
19 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...
~1450 ftN
Monument built for Communist martyrs
Monument to the People's Heroes, Beijing
7 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...
1.1 miN
Ming and Qing dynasty palace with a museum
Hall of Supreme Harmony, Beijing
30 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...
~660 ftN
Museum and mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Beijing
4 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 miN
City gate
Gate of Glorious Harmony, Khanbaliq
26 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.
1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Beijing apm, Beijing
32 min walk • Beijing apm, also known as Xindong'an Plaza, is a shopping mall and office building at Wangfujing, Beijing, China. It is a commercial property developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties. It has a total area of 120,000 m2.
~900 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Beijing
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Zhengyangmen?

Nearby attractions include Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Beijing (4 min walk), Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Beijing (5 min walk), Tiananmen Square, Beijing (6 min walk), China Numismatic Museum, Khanbaliq (7 min walk).

How to get to Zhengyangmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zhengyangmen:

Metro

Qianmen • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Tian'anmen East • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Bus

前门 • Lines: 2, 5 (5 min walk)
天安门广场西 • Lines: 2 (5 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 (5 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (9 min walk)