I have introduced a few places to visit along the subway lines of Beijing and today I am going to introduce the three important places to visit along Subway Line 6, which is a new subway line but there are still three places worth your visit along this line.

1. Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang is one of the oldest streets in Beijing and houses the best preserved courtyard houses in Beijing. This hutong stretches from the south to the north and is as long as 800 meters, with 8 hutongs on the left and right respectively. Visiting this hutong, travelers can get on Subway Line 6 and get off at Nanluoguxiang.

Admission: Free

Opening hours: All day

Address: (Near Dianmen East Street) Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing 北京市东城区南锣鼓巷胡同(近地安门东大街)

2. Beihai Park

Beihai Park is currently one of the oldest and best preserved classic imperial gardens in China and has witnessed over 1,000 years of history. It was originally a palace exclusively used for the emperors and imperial family members of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties to tour, dealing with political affairs and offer sacrifices to gods. The park is centered on Qionghua Island, where a white magnificent pagoda stands and serves as the symbol of the park. Take Subway Line 6 and get off at Beihai North.

Admission:

Peak season (April - Oct.): 10 RMB

Off-peak season (Nov. - March): 5 RMB

Coupon (including Qionghua Island, admission ticket and Tuancheng): peak season: 20 RMB; off-peak season: 15:00 RMB

Opening hours: 06:30 - 21:00

Address: No. 1, Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 北京市西城区文津街1号

3. Cishou Temple

Cishou Temple was erected in the Ming Dynasty when Empress Dowager Li was reorganizing Buddhist temples inside and outside Old Beijing to consolidate her political position. The pagoda of Cishou Temple was one of her most famous creations. Get on Subway Line 6 and get off at Cishousi Station (Exit C).

Address: Balizhuang, Haidian District, Beijing 北京市海淀区八里庄Subway Line 6