Beijing General Post Office

The Beijing General Post Office, located on the east side of Tiananmen Square, offers a wide range of services beyond traditional mail. It handles mail, telegrams, long-distance telephone calls, and distributes newspapers and magazines. With over 350 branch offices and service centers throughout the city and suburbs, it ensures comprehensive postal coverage.1

China has a long history of postal services, dating back to the Chou dynasty (c. 1111–255 BC). The system evolved significantly over centuries, with improvements made during the Han dynasty and T'ang dynasty. By the late 13th century, Marco Polo noted the advanced Chinese postal system. The Imperial Post was established in 1896, and after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the service was reorganized as the People's Post of China, expanding significantly with new technology.2