Zhalan Cemetery, Beijing

Name: Zhalan Cemetery
Address: Beijing, China

#125 among attractions in Beijing

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Zhalan Cemetery is a former Jesuit burial ground in Beijing. It was initially established in the late Ming Dynasty for the burial of Matteo Ricci. The current setup is a restoration using original carved tombstones, following multiple episodes of desecration and turmoil during the Boxer Rebellion, the 1950s and the Cultural Revolution. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°55'49"N, 116°20'24"E

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西城区 (阜成门)Beijing China

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Zhalan Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beijing Zoo, Paleozoological Museum of China, Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Miaoying Temple.

0.9 miNW
Long-running zoo with giant pandas
Beijing Zoo, Beijing
23 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...
0.8 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Paleozoological Museum of China, Beijing
20 min walk • The Paleozoological Museum of China, situated in the bustling city of Beijing, is a notable institution dedicated to showcasing the prehistoric life that once roamed the vast lands of what is now China. This museum houses an impressive collection of fossils and relics...
1.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing
27 min walk • The Beijing Lu Xun Museum is a cultural site dedicated to the memory of Lu Xun, one of China's most prominent and influential writers of the 20th century. Located in the capital city of Beijing, the museum celebrates the life and works of the man often hailed as the...
1 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Miaoying Temple, Beijing
26 min walk • The Miaoying Temple, also known as the "White Stupa Temple", is a Chinese Buddhist temple on the north side of Fuchengmennei Street in the Xicheng District of Beijing. There were temples built on the sites since the Liao and Yuan dynasties. The temple's famous white stupa also dates to the Yuan Dynasty.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Beijing Planetarium, Beijing
17 min walk • The Beijing Planetarium is a planetarium in Beijing, China. The planetarium comprises two main buildings, Building A & B. Building A, which was built in 1957, contains the Celestial Theater, an Eastern Exhibition Hall and a Western Exhibition Hall.
1.2 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Beijing
31 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.
1.4 miNW
Library
National Library of China, Beijing
37 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.
1.2 miNW
Temple
Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing
32 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.
1 miS
Temple
Temple of the Moon, Beijing
27 min walk • The Temple of the Moon is an altar located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, in western Beijing, China. The altar was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty for use in ritual sacrifice to the Moon by the Emperor of China.
1.1 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Zhenjue Temple, Beijing
30 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.
0.6 miN
Convention center
Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zhalan Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include China Foreign Affairs University, Khanbaliq (9 min walk), Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing (10 min walk), Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing (17 min walk), Beijing Planetarium, Beijing (17 min walk).

How to get to Zhalan Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zhalan Cemetery:

Metro

Chegongzhuang West • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)
Chegongzhuang • Lines: 2, 6 (13 min walk)

Bus

三塔寺 • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
二里沟东口 • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Train

Beijingbei (25 min walk)