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Gate of Heavenly Unity

Gate of Heavenly Unity is a building in , . Gate of Heavenly Unity is situated nearby to , as well as near the building .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Forbidden City and Imperial Garden.

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The , located at the centre of , was the main palace of Imperial China for five centuries, until the early 20th century. It today houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection.

Garden
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Palace
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The , or Qianqing Palace is a palace in the in , China. It is the largest of the three halls of the Inner Court, located at the northern end of the Forbidden City. is situated 150 metres south of Gate of Heavenly Unity.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Dongcheng and Gulou.

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Dongcheng District is in . It means "east city" and appropriately enough covers the eastern half of the old, imperial city. Most visitors to the city will come here to visit both Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace.

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is a part of Dongcheng District in , . The name "Gulou" translates to Drum Tower, which is one of the main attractions here. is considered the most charming area in Beijing.

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is the name of an intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Dongcheng District, . , at the intersection of what is now Avenues North, South and West and Inner Street, dates to the Yuan dynasty. is situated 2½ km northeast of Gate of Heavenly Unity.

Gate of Heavenly Unity

Latitude
39.92008° or 39° 55′ 12″ north
Longitude
116.39061° or 116° 23′ 26″ east
Height
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
8PFRW9CR+26
Open­Street­Map ID
way 685600291
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­hipped
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Gate of Heavenly Unity” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “tiān yī mén”
  • Chinese: “天一门”
  • Russian: “Ворота Небесного единства”
  • Vietnamese: “Thiên Nhất Môn”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hall of Imperial Peace and Gate of Earthly Tranquility.

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