Scenic spot introduction:
Beijing Wansong Old Man's Tower is the only dense-eaves brick tower existing in Beijing. It is a rare and precious monument in China. As one of the early symbols of the ancient cultural city, Wansong Old Man Pagoda not only has a long history, but also leaves behind many precious cultural relics, including Emperor Kangxi's royal pen and rare Ming Dynasty bronze statues, all of which are priceless treasures. Today, this ancient high-rise tower building with the most complete protection, the most ingenious structure and the most spectacular appearance in the world is still standing tall, attracting people from the world to explore with its millions of years of civilization.Attractions distribution:
Wansong Old Man's Tower is located in No. 43 Zhuanta Hutong on Xisi South Street, covering an area of 350 square meters. The small courtyard where the tower is located is divided into several areas: library, museum, archives, and Beijing-style study room. Wansong Old Man Tower stands in the middle of the courtyard. The tower is 16 meters high, with an octagonal and nine-level dense eaves. It is commonly known as the West Fourth Brick Tower. Nearly 10,000 books related to Beijing can be read for free in the study room, and guests are regularly invited to carry out cultural activities such as discussions, storytelling, salons, and lectures.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, reading, historical research, historic sites, bookstorestravelling guideline:
Wansong Old Man's Tower is close to the China Geological Museum and the famous commercial street Xidan not far away, with a lot of entertainment content.
Zhengyang Bookstore Branch in the courtyard → Brick Reading Space, the environment is elegant and antique, and you can borrow books for free.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China > Beijing > Xicheng District
How to get there:
Bus route: Metro Line 4, get off at Xisi Station, exit D and enter Zhuanta Hutong. Take bus No. 102, No. 105, No. 603, No. 604, No. 608, get off south at the intersection of Xisi Road and enter Zhuanta Hutong. Take bus No. 13, No. 22, No. 38, No. 83, No. 88, No. 105, No. 409, No. 623, get off at the north intersection of Xisi Road, go straight through the intersection and enter Zhuanta Hutong.
Self-driving route: Take Xisi South/North Street, Funei Street, Xi'anmen Street in the city, and just drive in one direction to the west. The scenic spot is located in Zhuanta Hutong near the intersection of Xisi Road.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Wansong Old Man Tower:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
