Decades ago, Zhengyangmen and the surrounding Qianmen area looked very different. As a key site during the early stages of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, this gate witnessed dramatic changes in the city's history. Today, it's a thriving cultural district filled with traditional architecture, bustling shops, and iconic local snacks — where visitors can experience Beijing's rich heritage while walking through a space that once stood on the frontlines of history.