QIANMEN WALKING STREET - Beijing, China

Intro - Qianmen is a famous pedestrian street in Beijing, associated with a long history as well as full of Chinese cultural characteristics. Located in the central axis of Beijing, Qianmen Street is a famous pedestrian street running from Jianlou (Archery Tower) of Zhengyangmen in the north to Tiantan Park in the south. This pedestrian street is 840 meters long and about 21 meters wide. It includes buildings with the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Getting There - Subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station and exit from the southwest or southeast exit. Or MRT Line 120, 126, 17, 20, 22, 48, 5, 59, 622, 623, 66, 67, 69, 71, 8, 82, 93, Line 1, Te 11, Te 4, Te 7, stop at Qianmen Station Or choose some special Beijing sightseeing cars to save more time, but visitors will have to follow the available schedule. Attractions - Qianmen Street has a history of more than 570 years, also known as Zhengyangmen Street during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and was renamed to its current name in 1965. During the Qing Dynasty, there were many specialized shops on both sides of the street, such as meat markets, fabric markets, and jewelry markets. And there were also many craft workshops, warehouses, and theaters in the nearby Hutong. After more than a year of renovation and refurbishment, the pedestrian street was reopened on August 7th ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It is a symbol of authentic local culture. Qianmen has had many names throughout China's history. In 1966, forgotten due to advanced technology, it has now returned to this street as a sightseeing car. Each car can hold up to 84 passengers at a time. And Dangdang Che has become an important attraction in the "One Day Tour in Beijing" that any Chinese tourist should experience. Food & Restaurants - Quanjude Duck Restaurant, With roast duck as the culinary face of Qianmen, Quanjude has formed the regional cuisine with duck feast and more than 400 special dishes and is popular all over the world, of course including foreign tourists traveling to Beijing. Yitiaolong Restaurant (originally named Yitiaolong Mutton Restaurant) is an authentic Muslim restaurant. It was first opened to the public in 1785. Typical dishes are Fried Golden Shrimp, Fried Beef Marinated in Brown Sauce, Fried Chicken, and so on. Douyichu, with a history of 250 years, has been developed from a tavern. Shopping - Nowadays, with the development and international integration, many international brands have appeared in Qianmen, such as H&M, Haagen-Dazs, Sephora, Zara, Qggle, COSTS CAFÉ, and SK Jewelry. The most famous Chinese names are as follows: Quanjude, Yitiaolong, and Douyichu, and Changchuntang. #voyagevibes #localfood #china #localfood