Weigongcun, Beijing

#346 among attractions in Beijing

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Weigongcun area is an area of Haidian District, Beijing. It houses Minzu University of China, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Beijing Institute of Technology. It has restaurants from a wide variety of ethnic minorities. According to Minzu University anthropology professor Zhuang Kongshao, the area has been the Uyghur ghetto in Beijing since the Yuan Dynasty, when it was known as Weiwucun and was a local shopping area. The Qing scholar Qiao Songnian claimed in 1834 that the Uyghurs had been brought there by Yuan Taizu. The name Weigongcun is first recorded only in 1915, and removes any reference to Uyghurs. Others attribute the ethnic variety solely to the presence of CUN. Most of the Uyghur district was razed around 2001. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°57'21"N, 116°19'12"E

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海淀区 (大钟寺)Beijing China

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

Nearby attractions include: Beijing Zoo, Wanshou Temple, Purple Bamboo Park, Big Bell Temple.

1.2 miSE
Long-running zoo with giant pandas
Beijing Zoo, Beijing
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of China's bustling capital, Beijing Zoo stands as an illustrious sanctuary for wildlife, offering a verdant retreat for both animals and nature enthusiasts alike. Established in 1906, this historic zoo has evolved to become one of the oldest...
1 miSW
Museum, Buddhist architecture, Art museum
Wanshou Temple, Beijing
27 min walk • Wanshou Temple, nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, is a cultural gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the nation's rich Buddhist heritage. This historical temple, whose name translates to "Temple of Longevity," was originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty...
1.1 miS
Park, Lake
Purple Bamboo Park, Beijing
29 min walk • Purple Bamboo Park is one of the seven largest parks in Beijing, China. It is located in the Haidian District of northwestern Beijing. The park consist of three connecting lakes covering over a total area of 48 hectares.
1 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Big Bell Temple, Beijing
27 min walk • The Big Bell Temple, or Da Zhong Temple, originally known as Jue Sheng Temple, is a Buddhist temple located on North 3rd Road in Beijing, China. The Big Bell Temple was built in 1733 during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty.
0.7 miS
Library
National Library of China, Beijing
18 min walk • The National Library of China is the national library of the People's Republic of China and is one of the largest libraries in the world. It contains over 41 million items as of December 2020. It holds the largest collection of Chinese literature and historical documents in the world.
0.9 miS
Temple
Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing
23 min walk • The Five Pagoda Temple, formally known as the "Temple of the Great Righteous Awakening" or "Zhenjue Temple" for short, is a Ming dynasty Buddhist temple located in Haidian District, Beijing, China.
0.9 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Zhenjue Temple, Beijing
24 min walk • The Five Pagoda Temple, formally known as the "Temple of the Great Righteous Awakening" or "Zhenjue Temple" for short, is a Ming dynasty Buddhist temple located in Haidian District, Beijing, China.
~1730 ftSE
Temple
Dahui Temple, Beijing
9 min walk • The Dahui Temple, literally Temple of Great Wisdom, is a Ming Dynasty Buddhist temple located in Beijing. It is located in the western Haidian District of the city. It lies in the street Dahui Si Road near the Xueyuan Nan Road. It was first built in 1513, and restored in 1757.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Renmin University of China, Beijing
26 min walk • Renmin University of China, often referred to as RUC, or colloquially Renda, is a national public research university located in Haidian District of Beijing.
1.5 miSE
Convention center
Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing
38 min walk • The Beijing Exhibition Center was established in 1954 as a comprehensive exhibition venue in Beijing, China. Built in the Sino-Soviet architectural style that was popular in the 1950s, the Beijing Exhibition Center contains three large exhibition halls as well as museums.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Minzu University of China, Beijing
14 min walk • Minzu University of China is a national university in Haidian District, Beijing, China designated for ethnic minorities in China. Minzu University is the top university in China for ethnic minorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weigongcun?

Nearby attractions include Dahui Temple, Beijing (9 min walk), Minzu University of China, Beijing (14 min walk), Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing (15 min walk), National Library of China, Beijing (18 min walk).

How to get to Weigongcun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weigongcun:

Bus

中国农业科学院南门 • Lines: 651 (3 min walk)
中国农业科学院 • Lines: 209, 26, 305, 320, 332, 360快, 394, 495, 608, 651, 653, 660, 686, 689, 697, 717, 85, 特4 (9 min walk)

Metro

Weigongcun • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Renmin University • Lines: 4 (19 min walk)