Yongdingmen, Ancient city gate in Beijing, China
The Yongdingmen Gate stands as a reconstructed stone and brick structure with a square base and multiple tiers reaching toward the sky.
The gate, first constructed in 1553 during the Ming Dynasty, marked the southern entrance of Beijing's outer city wall until its 1957 demolition.
The structure forms the southernmost point of Beijing's Central Axis, reflecting traditional Chinese principles of city planning and spatial organization.
Visitors can reach the gate via subway line 5 to Tiantan East Gate station, followed by a short walk through the neighboring streets.
The 2005 reconstruction incorporated original architectural elements and techniques from archaeological findings to maintain historical accuracy.
Part of: Beijing city fortifications
GPS coordinates: 39.87097,116.39300
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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