Dongcheng District

Why go

Dongcheng District brings the historic core holds the Forbidden City, the into focus. Around Dongcheng District, Yonghe Temple, the Confucius Temple and the Imperial adds a counterpoint. Here, form and function meet at Dongcheng District. The pairing suggests a deliberate pace for Dongcheng District. Combine only nearby anchors. At Dongcheng District, take time to relate the historic core holds the Forbidden City, the to the second detail.

What to look for

• The historic core holds the Forbidden City, the eastern Central Axis and dense surviving hutong streets
• Yonghe Temple, the Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy form a compact northern cluster

Useful to know

• Choose two nearby anchors before entering the district; it is too large to treat as one continuous walk.