Exploring the Hutongs of Beijing
Beijing’s hutongs offer a glimpse into Ming and Qing Dynasty Beijing. They’re also some of the city’s hippest neighborhoods, home to the trendiest shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants in the Chinese capital.
Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace)
Daily 8:30am-5pm
Tiananmen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
Practical Info
To reach Tiananmen, alight at Tiananmen East station or Tiananmen West and walk south. Alternatively alight at Qianmen and head north. The tower is open to visitors from 8:30am until 5pm and there is a small entrance fee. Visitors wishing to use the viewing stands need to book via a local travel agent in advance.
Trip ideas
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- Things to do in Pingyao
- Things to do in Qufu
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- Things to do in Incheon
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- Monument to the People’s Heroes
- National Museum of China (NAMOC)
- Great Hall of the People
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jinian Tang)
- Meridian Gate (Wumen)
- National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Wangfujing Street (Wangfujing Dajie)
- Treasure Gallery
- Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum
- Inner Court (Nei Ting)
- Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Qiao)
- Qianmen Street
- Nine Dragon Screen at the Palace Museum
- St. Joseph's Church