The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism has recently launched 10 themed walking routes along the Beijing Central Axis, covering a range of themes such as art and culture, local lifestyles, ancient rituals, intangible cultural heritage, cuisine, sunset views, and rooftop experiences.
Stretching from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to Yongdingmen Gate in the south, each themed route covers a different section of the Beijing Central Axis, showcasing the area's cultural and architectural significance while boosting cultural tourism.
10 Themed Walking Routes
The Bell and Drum Towers
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1. Exploring Hutong Culture amid Echoes of Ancient Bells and Drums
Beiluoguxiang (North Luogu Lane) → Huafeng Hutong (华丰胡同) → Bell Tower → Drum Tower
2. Touring Yandaixiejie Street and Killing Time by Houhai
Yandaixiejie Street → Houhai Lake → Lotus Market → Wanning Bridge → Nanluoguxiang (South Luogu Lane)
Jingshan Park
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3. Appreciating Breathtaking Sunsets at Top of Jingshan Hill
Jingshan Park → Sanyanjing Hutong (三眼井胡同) → Zhaojunsheng Market (兆军盛菜市场) → Longfu Temple
Beihai Park
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4. Touring Historic Lanes, and Gorgeous Jade Island in Beihai Park
Jingshan Park → Zhishanmen Street → Beihai Park
5. Searching for Ancient Trees and Bathing in Rooftop Breeze
Zhongshan Park → Duanmen Gate → Donghuamen Gate (Siji Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant/四季民福烤鸭店) → Wangfujing Street (Canran Bookstore/灿然书屋)
Longfu Temple
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6. Touring Imperial Ancestral Temple and Longfu Temple's New Market
Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace (Imperial Ancestral Temple) → Wusi Street → Longfu Temple
7. Visiting Zhengyangmen Gate for Intangible Cultural Heritage Flavors
Zhengyangmen Gate Tower → Qianmen Street (time-honored flavors and intangible cultural heritage experiences) → Sanlihe Park
8. Exploring Historic Lanes and Stories of Urban Renewal
Beijing Fun → Yangmeizhuxiejie Street → Liulichang Cultural Street
Beijing Fun
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9. Reliving Old Memories of Southern Beijing and Enjoying Exciting Shows
Zhushikou West Street → Zhao Zhuizi Hutong (赵锥子胡同) → Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center
Temple of Heaven Park
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10. Touring Temple of Heaven and Exploring Traditional Farming Culture
Temple of Heaven Park (Temple of Heaven Museum) → Yongdingmen Park → Xiannong Altar (Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum)
If you are not sure how to explore the Beijing Central Axis, think about these routes, then!
(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Evening News)
