Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Southeast Watchtower
HISTORIC BUILDING
This Ming-era watchtower has 144 archer windows but is also notable for the 'I was here'
graffiti left by international troops during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. Say you're visiting
the Red Gate Gallery and you'll get into the tower for free.
(
东南角楼
; Dongbianmen
东便
门
; admission ¥10;
8am-5.30pm;
Jianguomen, Chongwenmen)
Red Gate Gallery
ART GALLERY
GOOGLE MAP
On the watchtower's first floor is the Red Gate Gallery (see
2
, D1), one of the city's
most influential contemporary art spaces.
(
6525 1005;
www.redgategallery.com
;
9am-5pm;
Jianguomen, Chongwenmen)
