Cycling North from PuXuan Hotel

From PuXuan Hotel, heading north, you'll find the National Art Museum of China. For those living in Beijing's old town, the best way to experience the city's rich heritage isn't by rushing through major attractions, but by choosing a clear route and leisurely cycling northward. ▶ First Stop: National Art Museum of China Established in 1963, with its name inscribed by Chairman Mao Zedong himself, this is China's first true art museum. 🖼️ Current Exhibition: "Treasures of Gansu Silk Road Art: Ink and Cultural Heritage," offering a taste of Dunhuang aesthetics without leaving Beijing. ▶ Second Stop: Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial Hall This site marks an important historical trajectory of the area, serving as a key venue for activities of past pioneers. Formerly the First Campus of Peking University, its red brick walls and red tile roof earned it the nickname "Red Building of Peking University." Free admission; ID required for entry. ▶ Third Stop: Shenwu Gate Head west for about 10 minutes to reach the corner tower of the Forbidden City and Shenwu Gate. Unlike the bustling crowds at Meridian Gate, here the moat and red walls complement each other, allowing you to feel the solemn majesty of the Forbidden City. ▶ Fourth Stop: Jingshan Park This is one of Beijing's most historically significant landmarks, with Wanchun Pavilion being a key structure along the central axis. For just two yuan, you can climb to enjoy a rare perspective—an expansive view of the Forbidden City's grandeur. ▶ Fifth Stop: Shichahai Scenic Area It is said, "Shichahai came first, then Beijing City." Spring brings willow trees, summer offers lotus flowers, autumn invites boating, and winter welcomes ice skating. Shichahai, especially in the quiet early morning, reveals a different side of Beijing—encountering elderly singers, sunbathing cats, and guitar-playing youths. ▶ Sixth Stop: Drum Tower Standing at the foot of the Drum Tower along the central axis, you can feel the weight of history emanating from the architecture. Here, you can hear the sound of Beijing. In ancient times, people listened to the Drum Tower's time signals, living and working amidst the rhythm of day and night, witnessing countless human stories. PuXuan Hotel serves as the ideal starting point for connecting Beijing's traditions with artistic luxury, where people and history journey side by side.