Zhengyangmen, Historic city gate in central Beijing, China.
The 42-meter-tall stone and brick structure features a central gatehouse connected to an archery tower by fortified walls spanning Qianmen Street.
Built in 1419 during the Ming Dynasty, the gate sustained damage in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion battles between Muslim forces and the Eight-Nation Alliance.
The gate marked the southern entrance to the Inner City, controlling access to the imperial zones while serving as a military defense checkpoint.
The surrounding Qianmen district provides access to subway lines 2 and 8, multiple bus routes, restaurants, and shopping areas near Tiananmen Square.
The gate structure establishes the zero-kilometer point for measuring highway distances throughout China, marked by a commemorative plaque at its base.
Location: Beijing
Height: 42 m
GPS coordinates: 39.89925,116.39167
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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