Portes et tours historiques dans le district de Dongcheng, Pékin

Gates, Towers and City Walls

Remnants of imperial Beijing's fortifications, from Zhengyangmen to the Bell and Drum Towers.

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Zhengyangmen

Also colloquially known as Qianmen, this historic gate once stood as a vital part of Beijing's ancient city fortifications.

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Located on West Chang'an Street in the Xicheng District, this structure serves as the main entrance to Zhongnanhai.

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This site preserves remnants of Beijing's city fortifications, featuring walls and gates originally constructed in the early 1400s.

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The Drum Tower of Beijing, or Gulou, is situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Inner City to the north of Di'anmen Street.

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Also known as Gulou, this historic monument sits at the northern end of the Inner City's central axis, just north of Di'anmen Street.

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Known formally as Zhengyangmen, this prominent gate formed a key part of Beijing's historic city wall.