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![]() Marco Polo Bridge
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
88 Luguouqiaochengnei W StBeijing 8839 3919
Description:
FENGTAI DISTRICT. Named after the great Italian explorer to the East, this splendid bridge is Beijing's oldest and was built in 1189. The bridge supports 485 individually carved stone lions. It was also the scene of the outbreak of war between China and the Japanese invaders in 1937. There is a memorial hall to the war adjacent to the bridge, with macabre military scenes depicting China's battles for independence. There are also horses for rent.
Hours:
<i><b>Memorial Hall</b></i> Daily 8am-5pm
Payment
Methods:
Cash
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