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Photo: Qian Men (Front Gate), Beijing
Standing imposingly
on the south of Tiananmen Square, Qian Men (also
known as the Front Gate) guarded the wall
division between the Inner City and the outer
suburban area in ancient times. It is actually
made up of two gates namely the Arrow Tower (Jian
Lou) on its south and the Zhengyang Men (also
known as Zhengyang Gate or Cheng Lou) on its north.
The huge front gate in Beijing was built in
the 15th century during the reign of
Emperor Yongle. Although the city walls have
long collapsed, the gate by itself has become a
famous attraction for tourists.
Opening times:
8.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: 5 yuan
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