Anhua building

The Anhua building is a nine-story residential structure located in the Anhualou area within Beijing's Dongcheng District. The structure features broad facades and regular window rows typical of construction from that era.

The building was completed in 1960 during a wave of housing projects in Beijing. This development was part of efforts to house the city's growing population appropriately.

The building displays Soviet architectural features that arrived in Beijing during the 1960s and shaped the city's look. The design shows how international connections at that time influenced the way people were housed.

The building sits in an established residential area with good access to shops and schools in the immediate surroundings. Visitors can easily explore the area on foot and find various local facilities nearby.

The building was designed with communal living spaces, an experimental concept for its time in China. These shared areas were meant to encourage neighborhood connections and community living.

Location: Anhualou

Official opening: 1960

Floors above the ground: 9

GPS coordinates: 39.89164,116.42759

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26