Dongcheng District, Administrative district in Beijing, China.
The eastern half of Beijing's urban core covers 40.6 square kilometers and contains 17 subdistricts, including major commercial and residential areas.
The district boundaries were established during the Yuan Dynasty when Kublai Khan selected this area for its strategic position near the imperial palace.
The Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City stand as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, representing traditional Chinese architecture and imperial ceremonies.
Wangfujing Street provides numerous shopping opportunities with modern malls, traditional markets, and international retail stores serving residents and visitors.
The district maintains ancient hutongs where residents live in traditional siheyuan courtyard houses connected by narrow stone pathways.
Location: Beijing
Website: http://www.bjdch.gov.cn
Website: http://bjdch.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.92718,116.41006
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
Forbidden City
2.1 km
Zhongnanhai
3.1 km
Temple of Heaven
5 km
Tiananmen
2.7 km
Great Hall of the People
3.3 km
Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party
1 km
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
3.3 km
The Palace Museum
2.1 km
National Museum of China
2.9 km
Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China
2.7 km
Yanxi Palace
1.8 km
Underground City
3.1 km
National Centre for the Performing Arts
3.5 km
Yonghe Temple
2.2 km
Hall of Supreme Harmony
2.1 km
Prince Gong's Mansion
2.8 km
Hall of Mental Cultivation
2 km
Monument to the People's Heroes
3.1 km
Palace of Heavenly Purity
1.9 km
Jingshan Park
1.7 km
Palace of Earthly Honour
1.3 km
Shichahai
2.3 km
Palace for Gathered Elegance
1.9 km
The Palace Museum
1.6 km
Zhengyangmen
3.5 km
Huairen Hall
3.1 km
Palace of Earthly Tranquility
1.9 km
Xinhuamen
3.6 kmReviews
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Donghuamen Subdistrict
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Andingmen Subdistrict
Beixinqiao Subdistrict
Dongsi Subdistrict
Chaoyangmen Subdistrict
Jianguomen Subdistrict
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Hepingli Subdistrict
Qianmen Subdistrict
Chongwenmenwai Subdistrict
Donghuashi Subdistrict
Longtan Subdistrict
Tiyuguanlu Subdistrict
Tiantan Subdistrict
Yongdingmenwai Subdistrict
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