Scenic spot introduction:

Imperial College Street in Beijing starts from Yonghegong Street in the east and ends at Andingmennei Street in the west, with a total length of 669 meters. Emperor Qianlong praised it as "the best district in the capital, and the Imperial College is the best place". Guozijian Street is one of the few remaining ancient streets in the capital. It has majestic archways, ancient locust trees lining the streets, and large and small houses and temples on both sides. It is antique, quiet and tranquil, and is full of the charm of the ancient city.

Attractions distribution:

Guozijian Street preserves the style of the old Beijing streets and lanes and is named after the Confucius Temple and the Guozijian Museum. There are archways, Xiama Stone Tablets, Han Wen Gong Temple, Fire Temple, Zaojun Temple and other historic sites in the street. In addition, there are also towering ancient locust trees, quaint folk houses and various specialty shops.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Municipal cultural relics protection unit, Chinese historical and cultural street

Scenic spot features:

Culture, architecture, ancient streets
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Cloisonné, lacquer carving, Wang Mazi scissors, Erguotou, etc.

(Gourmet food) Palace cheese, roast duck, noodles with soybean paste, stir-fried tripe, shabu-shabu mutton, stewed pork, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Beijing > Dongcheng District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take No. 13, No. 684, or No. 6, and get off at Guozijian Station.

Driving route: Just take Yonghegong Street in the city.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Imperial College ticket price:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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