De leukste dingen om te doen in het district Dongcheng, Peking

Dongcheng Best Of

The imperial heart of Beijing: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, lakeside parks and historic hutongs.

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Palace Museum

A premier national museum housed inside the Forbidden City, showcasing vast collections of imperial art and historic ceramics at the heart of Beijing.

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Temple of Heaven

A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring an imperial sacrificial altar complex dating from 1406, where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests.

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Tian'anmen Square

One of the world's most renowned public squares, located in the central core of Beijing and named after the monumental Tiananmen gate.

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Beihai Park

One of Beijing's oldest and best-preserved imperial palace gardens, this 12th-century retreat features scenic lake waters and a prominent landmark white dagoba.

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Gate of Heavenly Peace

An iconic 15th-century Ming dynasty portal that historically served as the grand entrance to the Imperial City.

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Yonghe Lamasery

A historic Tibetan Buddhist monastery and temple complex representing the Gelug school of Buddhism.

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National Museum of China

China's premier national museum, flanking the eastern side of Tiananmen Square and offering free admission.

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Jingshan Park

A 23-hectare imperial park situated immediately north of the Forbidden City in Beijing's historic Imperial City area.

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Nanluoguxiang

An 800-metre-long alley showcasing traditional hutong architecture and preserved courtyard homes alongside modern shops, cafés, and restaurants.

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Wangfujing

A prominent dining and shopping district in Dongcheng District, famous for its pedestrianised promenade and local cuisine.

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Shichahai

A historic scenic area comprising three interconnected lakes situated in the northern part of central Beijing.

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Confucius Temple

The second-largest Confucian temple in China, dedicated as an imperial place of worship in the historic hutong district.

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Monument to the People's Heroes

A ten-story stone obelisk raised on Tiananmen Square as a national monument honoring revolutionary martyrs.

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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

A grand mausoleum on Tiananmen Square that serves as the final resting place of Chairman Mao Zedong.

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Legation Quarter

A historic Beijing neighborhood that served as the diplomatic hub housing foreign legations between 1861 and 1959.