Oriental Plaza is located at the hub of Beijing's political and economical precinct, Dong Cheng District. One of Beijing's most prestigious structures, the Oriental Plaza is situated in the heart of the city's business district. As well as the many facilities within the Plaza itself, government ministries required to facilitate business in Beijing are in the immediate vicinity, including: the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, the Beijing Municipal Government, the General Administration of Customs for the P.R.C. and the Ministry of Communications.