Guozijian Street, Historical street in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Guozijian Street extends for 669 meters, connecting Yonghe Lamasery Street to Andingmen Inner Street with traditional grey walls and red gates along its path.
The street changed its name from Chengxian Street to Guozijian Street in 1965, reflecting its connection to the Imperial College established in 1306.
The Temple of Confucius and Imperial Academy stand as centers of learning, where officials dismounted their horses to show respect for educational traditions.
Visitors can reach the street by taking subway line 2 or 5 to Yonghe Temple station and walking south through the neighborhood.
The street maintains the only remaining traditional stone arches in Beijing, with ancient locust trees providing shade over the black brick pathways.
Location: Andingmen Subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 39.94399,116.40668
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:28
Beijing offers photographers a mix of imperial palaces, Buddhist temples, traditional hutongs, and contemporary architecture. The city combines the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City with modern structures like the CCTV Headquarters and Bird's Nest stadium. Historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace stand alongside the 798 Art Zone and Sanlitun's bars. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the National Centre for the Performing Arts, this collection includes locations across multiple districts. Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Yandaixiejie Hutong showcase traditional alleyways, while Beihai Park and Jingshan Park provide elevated viewpoints. Temples like Yonghe and Fayuan, plus the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, add to the city's architectural variety for social media content.
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