The Qianmen Tower from childhood stories! Free admission! Here's a guide for you!

😀Beijing Central Axis Cultural Route: So many ancient buildings worth visiting. The historical value and cultural significance of these places are worth studying. I recently visited the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower in Beijing, which has been opened to the public after XX years. This is one of the Qianmen Towers that was passed down by word of mouth in childhood, and it is indeed a bit mysterious. 🏛Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower was built in the Ming Dynasty and is a landmark building of the old city wall structure in Beijing. It is grand and tall, and is the highest point in the Qianmen area. To the south, you can see Yongdingmen and Qianmen Street. In October 2020, a large-scale renovation began here, and it is now open to the public as a tourist attraction. 🧱In fact, both the north and south towers here are called Zhengyangmen, because they used to be enclosed. Now, you can visit the gray arrow tower in the south. Just follow the signs to visit, and you will learn more about history, check in at the exhibition, and enjoy the view and take photos. 📅When is the best time to visit? Make a reservation 4–5 days in advance on the "Beijing Central Axis Heritage Protection Center" website. ⏰What time is best to visit? According to the winter opening hours, 3–4 pm is more suitable, as the light is good for taking photos. 🌈Estimated tour time? If you just take photos and stroll around, it will take at most 1.5 hours. 👣Reference route and check-in points? Enter from the north side of the arrow tower, and visit the ground of the arrow tower, the north platform, and the exhibition halls on the first to fourth floors. If you want to take photos, the windows and platforms on the fourth floor are more suitable. 🌈How is the surrounding scenery? It is very close to the attractions in Qianmen, so you can plan to visit them together. 📷How to take beautiful photos? Portraits can only be taken on the platform or in the doorway, which is more difficult. Scenery is much easier. The central axis of Qianmen Street is in the center of the fourth floor. 👍How to buy tickets? Free admission. 🚗How to get there? Both public transportation and self-driving are fine, and there are many parking lots around. 🔥Tips before visiting: 1. You must make a reservation a long time in advance, starting at 5 pm every day. 2. Security checks are strict. Bags are not allowed, and camera lenses must be taken separately. 3. The cultural and creative store is rich in content and worth visiting. 📍Location: Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower, Dongcheng District ⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am–5 pm; closed on Mondays 🏞Type of visit: City walk, ancient building check-in