Dongdan, Khanbaliq

Name: Dongdan
Address: Khanbaliq, China

#42 among attractions in Khanbaliq

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Dongdan, literally "Eastern Single" or "Eastern Single Sign Gate" is the name of a crossing on Beijing's Chang'an Avenue and surrounding neighborhood. The name is derived from the single paifang or Chinese sign gate that once marked the intersection. In the checkerboard layout of Beijing, the Dongdan intersection in Dongcheng District to the east of the city centre, is balanced by Xidan or the "Western Single" in Xicheng District to the west of city centre. Dongdan and Xidan were traditionally market centers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°54'25"N, 116°24'42"E

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东城区 (王府井)Khanbaliq China

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Nearby attractions include: National Museum of China, Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing, Beijing Ancient Observatory.

0.9 miW
Giant museum of Chinese cultural relics
National Museum of China, Beijing
24 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...
1.1 miW
Immense, famed plaza and cultural site
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
29 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...
0.5 miNW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Wangfujing, Beijing
12 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.
0.9 miE
Historic site for stargazing
Beijing Ancient Observatory, Beijing
23 min walk • The Beijing Ancient Observatory, a pretelescopic observatory in the bustling heart of Beijing, China, is a testament to the country's storied astronomical history and scientific heritage. Established in 1442 during the Ming Dynasty, this historical site is one of the...
1.1 miW
Monument built for Communist martyrs
Monument to the People's Heroes, Beijing
29 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 miW
Museum and mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Beijing
29 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...
0.7 miNW
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, St. Joseph's Church stands as a serene oasis amid the bustling city streets. Known to locals as the Wangfujing Church or Dongtang, this Roman Catholic church is a testament to the city's rich tapestry of cultural and religious...
1 miNW
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.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Beijing apm, Beijing
14 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.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Beijing
28 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.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Beijing Mall, Beijing
11 min walk • The Beijing Mall is a shopping mall at Wangfujing in Beijing, China, using the Phase II building of Beijing Hotel at 301 Wangfujing Street. It is developed by the New Yansha Group, a subsidiary of Beijing Tourism Group, and opened in July 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dongdan?

Nearby attractions include Chang'an Grand Theater, Beijing (12 min walk), Wangfujing, Beijing (12 min walk), St. Michael's Church, Beijing (13 min walk), Underground City, Beijing (15 min walk).

How to get to Dongdan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dongdan:

Bus

东单路口南 • Lines: 684 (2 min walk)
东单路口北 111 • Lines: 684, 685 (3 min walk)

Metro

Dongdan • Lines: 1, 5 (2 min walk)
Wangfujing • Lines: 1, 8 (9 min walk)

Train

Beijing (16 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 (33 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (35 min walk)