# Zhengyangmen (Qianmen)

Beijing, China

The grandest surviving gate of old Beijing, first built in 1419 and reconstructed in 1914 after war damage. Its tall gatehouse, the highest in the former city wall at 42 meters, faces its detached archery tower across Qianmen Avenue on the central axis.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Zhengyangmen (Qianmen), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 39.89916667, 116.39147222

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