Ansimen
Ansimen is a gate in Beijing, North China. Ansimen is situated nearby to the park Beijing Grand View Garden, as well as near Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Beijing Grand View Garden and Niujie Mosque.
Niujie Mosque
Mosque
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The Niujie Mosque, also known as the Oxen Street House of Worship, or the Oxen Street Mosque, is the oldest mosque in Beijing, China. It was built in 996 CE during the Liao dynasty, destroyed during the Mongol conquest of China, was rebuilt during the 15th century, and was reconstructed and enlarged during the 17th century, under the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Niujie Mosque is situated 2 km north of Ansimen.
Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Hospital
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Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University is situated 1 km southwest of Ansimen.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baizhifang Subdistrict and You’anmen.
Baizhifang Subdistrict
Suburb
Baizhifang Subdistrict is a subdistrict on the southwest part of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 82,022. This subdistrict got its name due to its historical status as a paper manufacturing hub.
You’anmen
Suburb
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You'anmen Subdistrict is one of the 25 subdistricts of Fengtai District, Beijing, China. It is located on the eastern part of Fengtai, south of Baizhifang and Taoranting Subdistricts, west of Yongdingmenwai Subdistrict, north of Xiluoyuan Subdistrict, and east of Nanyuan, Lugouqiao and Taipingqiao Townships.
Xiluoyuan
Suburb
Xiluoyuan Subdistrict is one of the 21 subdivisions of Fengtai District, Beijing, China. It is located on the northeast of Fengtai, borders Yongdingmenwai Subdistrict to the northeast, Dahongmen Subdistrict and Nayuan Township to the south and east, Majiabao Subdistrict and Huaxiang Township to the southwest, and You'anmen Subdistrict to the northwest.
Ansimen
- Type: Gate
- Also known as: “Nan-hsi Men”, “Yowanmen”, and “Yu-an Men”
- Location: Beijing, North China, China, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.86861° or 39° 52′ 7″ northLongitude
116.35806° or 116° 21′ 29″ eastElevation
48 metres (157 feet)Open location code
8PFRV995+C6GeoNames ID
1786215
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In Other Languages
“Ansimen” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “右安门”
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