Deshengmen (simplified Chinese: 德胜门; traditional Chinese: 德勝門; pinyin: Déshèngmén; lit. 'Gate of Virtuous Triumph') is a city gate that was once part of Beijing 's northern city wall. It is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates and now stands as a …

Aug 15, 2024 · Deshengmen Bus Station along subway line 2 mainly operates buses 877 & 919 to and from Badaling Great Wall and buses to Yanqing and Changping in suburban Beijing.

Dec 9, 2016 · Deshengmen is the name of a city gate that was once part of Beijing's northern city wall. It is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates and now stands as a landmark on the northern 2nd Ring Road. The original gate complex, built in 1437, was composed of three structures – the gatehouse, archery tower, and barbican.

Gazing up at mighty Deshengmen at least imparts a fleeting sense of that vanished majesty. You can climb the battlements if you buy a ticket for the Beijing Ancient Coins Museum. The tower itself houses a smart little exhibition of weaponry and …

Apr 4, 2025 · Visiting the iconic Badaling Great Wall from downtown Beijing is a must for every traveler exploring China’s rich history and majestic landmarks.

It is one of Beijing's few preserved city gates. The entrance ticket include admittance to the coin museum. On Wednesdays, the first 200 visitors are free. Otherwise 20RMB for adults. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

Jul 22, 2021 · During both the Ming and Qing Dynasties, troops returning home from wars which they had won would enter inner Beijing through Deshengmen, symbolizing their triumph. Today, Deshengmen serves as both an enthralling landmark due to its unique structure, and as an important symbol of Chinese history.

The bus 877 to Badaling starts from Deshengmen (Dé shèng mén 德胜门) and goes directly to Badaling Great Wall, the ticket price is 12 Yuan, and it is 6 Yuan if you use Beijing Yikatong (Yīkǎtōng 一卡通, public transit card).

Bus 919 is not recommended anymore. It used to be a non-stop line from Deshengmen to Badaling. However, it now does not run on the expressway and has many stops on the way. It takes 2 hours and costs CNY 12 to Badaling, an intermediate station. The bus is always crowded, with no seats left.

4 days ago · Plan your Beijing tour? There are three bus lines running between the downtown Beijing and Badaling Great Wall. So you have three choices for using public transport when you are going to Badaling Great Wall by bus. 1. Deshengmen Bus Terminal (Bus 877)