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Deshengmen, Beijing

Deshengmen is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates, built in 1437 as part of the northern city wall.

Deshengmen is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates, built in 1437 as part of the northern city wall. While the original gatehouse has been demolished, the barbican and arrow tower are still standing. The tower now houses the Beijing Ancient Coins Museum.


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About Deshengmen

 China, Beijing, Xicheng, 西南河沿

Deshengmen and Nearby Sights on Map

Deshengmen

City gate built in 1437 as part of the city wall, which was torn down in 1969

Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence (Beijing)

Museum and garden showing the life of Soong Ching Ling (1893-1981)

Houhai

Mei Lanfang's Residence

Museum showing the life of Mei Lanfang (1894-1961)

Shichahai

Shichahai is a scenic area with 3 lakes - Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai

Drum and Bell Towers

The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location in 1800

Guo Moruo's Former Residence

Museum showing the life of Guo Moruo (1892-1978)

Guanghua Temple

Buddhist temple used to pray for success in business life

Lotus Lane

Lotus Lane runs alongside the QianHai Lake, and is a vibrant waterfront pedestrian strip lined with restaurants, cafes, tea houses, bars and boutiques

Qingnianhu Park

The park contains basketball, croquet, golf, electric boats, paddleboars and an amusement zone