Chang'an Street
Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Description:
The name of Chang’an Street literally means “Street of Eternal Peace” in Chinese. The street leads to Tiananmen Square. It is associated with many events in modern Chinese history, such as the mass protests of 1989. During important public holidays, military parades are held on the street. In 2009, the roadway of Chang’an Street was expanded to ten lanes.
On the street is the People’s House, the National Museum of China, the Concert Hall, the National Center for the Performing Arts, the headquarters of the Central Bank of China and other government institutions.