Museums and Theatres in Dongcheng District, Beijing

National Museum of China

Flanking the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, this national museum showcases China's extensive heritage and offers free admission.

National Art Museum of China

The country's largest art museum features collections of Chinese art, sculptures, porcelain, and traditional costumes.

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Colloquially known as The Giant Egg, this striking performing arts centre houses an opera house staging premier theatrical productions.

Beijing Museum of Natural History

This municipal natural history museum offers free admission and educational exhibits on the natural world.

Red Theater

This traditional venue provides an off-the-beaten-path theatrical experience, specialising in dynamic kung-fu stage performances.

Tianqiao acrobatic theatre

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Beijing Ancient Observatory

A historic pretelescopic astronomical observatory located in Beijing.

Red Building of Peking University

Das Historische Rote Gebäude der Peking-Universität auf der „Straße der Bewegung des vierten Mai“, Stadtbezirk Dongcheng,…