[Zhengyangmen (Zhengyang Bridge) | Beijing, China "The entrance to the imperial capital. A huge south gate through which history and wind pass"]

[Zhengyangmen (Zhengyang Bridge) | Beijing, China "The entrance to the imperial city. A huge south gate through which history and wind pass"] — [Zhengyangmen (Zhèngyángmén)] is a huge gate that was once the main entrance to Beijing City. It is also called "Zhengyang Bridge" due to its structure and role, and is the remains of a castle gate that has a strong presence as the "southern face of Beijing". It is located just south of the famous [Tiananmen Square]. If you go through here, you will go straight to the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace). In other words, this gate had the meaning of "the first gate through which those heading to the Emperor pass". Even today, its imposing appearance remains, and it is a valuable presence that allows travelers visiting Beijing to experience "Beijing as a historical city". ⸻ 📍[Location & Access] ・Address: Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing ・Access: A short walk from Qianmen Station on Subway Line 2 ・Within a 5-minute walk south from Tiananmen Square ⏰[Visiting Information] ・The exterior of the gate can be viewed for free ・You can enter the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower (opening hours vary depending on the season) 💰[Price (Archery Tower Tour)] ・Adults from about 20 yuan (around 400 yen) *Tickets are sold on-site ⸻ 🏯Recommended Points • The grandeur of Beijing's city gate architecture remains intact 　→ Over 30m high. The scale is overwhelming when viewed from the front. • If you visit it together with Tiananmen and Qianmen Street, you can see the flow of history. → You can experience the "structure of the capital" during the Ming and Qing dynasties. • Beautiful lighting at night. → The entire building is lit up in soft light, making it a popular photo spot. • It's fun to wander around Qianmen Street and Dazhalan. → The area around Zhengyangmen is also popular as a walking area that retains the atmosphere of old Beijing. ⸻ 📸 Tips ・If you want to take a photo of the whole thing, we recommend a long shot from the south side (the entrance to Qianmen Street). ・Backlit in the morning, best for taking photos in the evening to night. ・The long-established "Beijing roast duck" restaurants nearby are also worth visiting (Quanjude, etc.). ・The Qianmen area at night is bright with many tourists, so you can walk around safely. ⸻ #Zhengyangmen #ZhengyangBridge #BeijingCityGate #Beijing #AbsolutelyFreeTrip