Beijing/Chongwen



Chongwen, formerly Chongwen District (崇文区 Chóngwén Qū), is an area in Beijing. Its main attraction is the Temple of Heaven.

Understand
Chongwen used to be an independent district. It is now part of Dongcheng District, covering the southern third of Dongcheng. Chongwen's population is around 430,000.

Get in
Arriving in Beijing Airport you will be far north east of Chongwen. From the airport, take the Airport Express Metro (¥25) and change to Metro Line 2 at Dongzhimen Station (东直门站) for connection to Chongwenmen Station; or take a taxi (around ¥75) or airport bus (around ¥16).

Arriving in Beijing Station you will be just north of Chongwen.

The south eastern part of metro line two borders the district with Chongwenmen Station (崇文门站) and Qianmen Station (前门站) being at the border of the district. The southern part of metro line five runs down the middle of the district from Chongwenmen Station and with two stations within the district, Ciqikou Station (磁器口站) and Tiantan East Gate Station (天坛东门站). From Tiananmen the district is just south east.

Parks




Bars
In Chongwen you can drink at the restaurants or on hotel bars. If you want something else, go to another district!