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Yongdingmen, located at the southernmost point of the Central Axis of Beijing, was built in the 32nd year of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1553) and it served as the south gate of the outer city of Beijing in the Ming and Qing dynasties. For the development of the modern city, it was demolished in the 1950s. In 2005, it was reconstructed as the landmark of the south point of the Central Axis of Beijing. The newly built Yongdingmen is composed of the main building and the former location of the barbican, serving as the southernmost point of the Central Axis. It has become a site to overlook the old city of Beijing and a public space for the people.

Address: Inside the Yongdingmen Park, Yongdingmen East Binhe Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing Municipality

Opening Hours: 06:00–22:00

Admission: Free

(Sources: Cloud Central Axis Mini Program, Visit Beijing)