Deshengmen, Beijing

Name: Deshengmen
Address: North Ring Rd Two (北二环路; Běièrhuánlù), Beijing, China

#219 among attractions in Beijing

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Deshengmen is a city gate that was once part of Beijing's northern city wall. It is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates and now stands as a landmark on the northern 2nd Ring Road. ()

Local name: 德胜门 Coordinates: 39°56'55"N, 116°22'23"E

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North Ring Rd Two (北二环路; Běièrhuánlù)西城区 (德胜门)Beijing China

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

Nearby attractions include: Drum Tower, Prince Kung's Mansion, Houhai, Great Leap Brewing.

1.1 miSE
Historic red clock tower
Drum Tower, Beijing
29 min walk • The Drum Tower, an iconic historical edifice, stands majestically in the heart of Beijing, China. This ancient tower, known as Gulou in Mandarin, is a testament to the city's rich imperial past. Constructed in 1272 during the Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming...
1 miS
Historic mansion with gardens and a museum
Prince Kung's Mansion, Beijing
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Prince Kung's Mansion stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of imperial China. This historical complex, now serving as a museum, was once the residence of Prince Gong, a prominent figure during the Qing Dynasty.
0.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Houhai, Beijing
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Houhai is a scenic lake that serves as a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Surrounded by old hutongs and traditional courtyards, Houhai is part of Shichahai, a historic area that includes three lakes: Qianhai (Front Lake)...
1.4 miSE
Nightlife
Great Leap Brewing, Khanbaliq
36 min walk • Great Leap Brewing operates four brewpubs in Beijing, two in the Dongcheng District and two in the Chaoyang District. It makes and sells a wide range of beers at those locations, popular both with the city's Western expatriate community and younger Chinese drinkers interested in an alternative product.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Guo Moruo Residence, Beijing
33 min walk • The Guo Moruo Residence is the former residence of Guo Moruo in West Qianhai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
1.2 miSE
Temple
Huode Zhenjun Temple, Beijing
32 min walk • The Huode Zhenjun Temple, also known as the Fire God Temple, located near the Shichahai in central Beijing, is a prominent Taoist temple of the city.
1 miSW
Church
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Beijing
25 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, more often colloquially referred to as Xizhimen Church, is a Roman Catholic Church located on the southern side at No. 130 of Xizhimen Neidajie in Beijing. It is commonly referred to as Xitang to the locals.
0.9 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Guanghua Temple, Beijing
23 min walk • Guanghua Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 31 Ya'er Hutong, north of Shichahai in the Xicheng District of Beijing, China. Founded during the Yuan dynasty, it is one of Beijing's most renowned Buddhist temples.
1.2 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Xihuang Temple, Khanbaliq
30 min walk • Xihuang Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Chaoyang District, Beijing.
1 miSE
Park
Shichahai, Beijing
27 min walk • Shichahai is a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes in the north of central Beijing. They are located directly northwest of the Forbidden City and north of the Beihai Lake. Shichahai consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. In imperial times it was called the Riverbank.
0.4 miNE
Mosque
Fayuan Mosque, Khanbaliq
12 min walk • The Fayuan Mosque, also known as Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, is a mosque in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Deshengmen?

Nearby attractions include Fayuan Mosque, Khanbaliq (12 min walk), Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling, Beijing (15 min walk), Xinjiekou Subdistrict, Beijing (15 min walk), Houhai, Beijing (16 min walk).

How to get to Deshengmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Deshengmen:

Bus

德胜门 • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
安德路西口 • Lines: 27, 380, 625 (5 min walk)

Metro

Jishuitan • Lines: 19, 2 (11 min walk)
Guloudajie • Lines: 2, 8 (21 min walk)