As the core functional area of the capital, Dongcheng District serves as the core carrier for the national political center, cultural center, and center for international exchanges. It is also a key area for historical city conservation. With an area of 41.84 square kilometers and a population of 707,000. Dongcheng District has several characteristics. 

First, as a historical city, Beijing was the ancient capital of several dynasties such as Yuan, Ming, and Qing. As the core area of the capital at that time, three of Beijing's seven cultural world heritage sites are located in Dongcheng, namely the Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven, and the Grand Canal (Beijing section). There are also 377 officially protected immovable monuments and sites in Dongcheng. It would take you more than a year if you visit one site per day, which means that residents can experience the historic and cultural heritage and cultural inheritance everywhere they go. 

Second, Dongcheng is a region with highly developed education and healthcare services. The district has a long history in education with institutions like Fuxue Hutong Elementary School, which has a history of over 600 years, Jingshan Elementary School, the birthplace of the "Three-oriented Education" concept, and Guangqumen Middle School where Hongzhi Class was founded. In terms of healthcare, it is home to prestigious hospitals such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Hospital, and Tongren Hospital.

Third, Dongcheng is economically strong. In 2022, the GDP of the Dongcheng District reached CNY 343.7 billion. Although Dongcheng has the smallest area among the sixteen districts of Beijing, its per capita output and per capita GDP are the highest. According to our calculations, the per capita GDP of Dongcheng is USD 70,000, far exceeding the average level of Beijing. The above three characteristics present an overview of Dongcheng District.