http://www.chinaheritagequarterly.org/articles.php?searchterm=012_qianmen.inc&issue=012
This is the rebuilt Arrow Tower. Archers could stand at the ready in the windows. There were rounded walls that connected this tower to the Zhengyangmen Gate, which created a courtyard.
This is the restored "Front Gate" to the Inner City. Tienamen Square is directly behind the gate, which leads into the Forbidden City. The Emperors would walk through this gate on their way to the Temple of Heaven.
This is the rebuilt Arrow Tower. Archers could stand at the ready in the windows. There were rounded walls that connected this tower to the Zhengyangmen Gate, which created a courtyard.This is the restored "Front Gate" to the Inner City. Tienamen Square is directly behind the gate, which leads into the Forbidden City. The Emperors would walk through this gate on their way to the Temple of Heaven.http://www.bjreview.com.cn/nation/txt/2008-01/04/content_94424.htm
Old school shopping in the Hutong markets of Qianmen.
The main street was completely renovated, and just opened recently. Most of the storefronts are empty, but old vendors, as well as modern vendors will return shortly. Cable cars will run up and down the street, just like they did in the 1960's. Where possible, the store fronts were restored to their prior grandeur if pictures were found.
This is the old rail station that has been restored into a railway museum.
It is hard to imagine that over 570 years ago craftsmen made the city wall with exacting precision.
This is taken from on top of the wall facing the corner Southeast Corner Arrow Tower.
Old school shopping in the Hutong markets of Qianmen.
The main street was completely renovated, and just opened recently. Most of the storefronts are empty, but old vendors, as well as modern vendors will return shortly. Cable cars will run up and down the street, just like they did in the 1960's. Where possible, the store fronts were restored to their prior grandeur if pictures were found.
This is the old rail station that has been restored into a railway museum. 
It is hard to imagine that over 570 years ago craftsmen made the city wall with exacting precision.
This is taken from on top of the wall facing the corner Southeast Corner Arrow Tower.
