Scenic spot introduction:
Marco Polo Bridge is the oldest existing stone coupled arch bridge in Beijing. It is also the place where the major historical events "Marco Bridge Incident" and "July 7th Incident" took place. It is also home to one of the eight scenic spots in Yanjing, "Morning Moon at Marco Polo Bridge". Marco Polo Bridge is not only a key cultural relic landscape, but also the best place to remember history and carry out patriotism education.Attractions distribution:
The biggest attraction of Marco Polo Bridge is the many lifelike stone lions on the bridge. In addition, there are also the white marble stele "Lugou Xiaoyue" written by Qianlong and the stone stele rebuilt during the Kangxi period. The stone road on the bridge has been baptized by the years and has shown its vicissitudes. The sculpture garden built around it adds a sense of history to the Marco Polo Bridge. Nowadays, in order to protect the bridge body, the Marco Polo Bridge is divided into the Old Marco Polo Bridge and the New Marco Polo Bridge.Scenic spot features:
Visit, history, study, monumentstravelling guideline:
1. The stone lions on Marco Polo Bridge are the biggest attraction. Visitors may wish to take a closer look.
2. Marco Polo Bridge is close to the World Park, so tourists can arrange to visit it on the same day.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Erguotou, roast duck, pastries, etc.
(Special delicacies) Beijing snacks, roast duck, hotpot mutton, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Beijing>Fengtai District>Lugouqiao Street
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus No. 309, No. 310, No. 329, No. 339, No. 458, No. 459, No. 624, No. 661, No. 662, No. 843, No. 952, No. 978, No. 983 to Dujiakan You can get off at the Marco Polo Bridge or the Anti-Japanese War Sculpture Garden. After getting off the bus, you can walk or take a taxi.
Self-driving route: Starting from downtown Beijing, take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (formerly the Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway), exit from the Dujiakan/Zhaoxindian exit, enter Wanping City, and drive along Zhoukoudian Road to reach it.
Scenic area map:
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Marco Polo Bridge ticket price:
20 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
From April 1st to October 31st (peak season), 7:00-18:00 am; from November 1st to March 31st (low season), 8:00-17:00 am.
