Top 9 Historical Streets to Explore in Beijing

1.      Dashilan Street: south of Tiananmen Square, is the oldest and most prosperous commercial street, unique style, served as the main hub of commerce over 600 years ago

2.      Liulichang cultural street: most important ancient cultural street, full of traditional shops, history of more than 300 year, famous both at home and abroad, rich traditional Chinese culture

3.      South Luogu Lane: one of the oldest streets, a must-see attraction, about 800 meters, distinctive bar street

4.      Guizijian Street: lied in the Andingmen Gate of Dongcheng District, history of more than 700 years, named after the well-known Confucian Temple and the Imperial college, traditional culture

5.      Wangfujing Street: reputation of "Golden Street", most popular, busiest commercial pedestrian streets, 1,818 meters, divided into 4 sections, prosperity of Beijing, yummy Beijing snacks, souvenirs to fashionable and luxury products

6.      Yandai Xie Street: oldest commercial street, slender street is like a tobacco pole, entrance at the east end is like the mouth of a tobacco pouch, named after "tobacco pouch", gourmet, antiques, and ancient architecture

7.      Nanchizi Street: starts from the site of the Imperial City Wall, forbidden place of the royal family in Ming and Qing Dynasties, important historical relics, old street

8.      Shichahai Bar Street: most artistic bar gathering place, ancient water area, 700 years ago, Prince Gong’s Mansion, the Alcohol Prince’s Mansion, the Qing’s Prince’s Mansion, Fuen University’s ruins, classical tradition, modern fashion, oriental culture

Dongjiaominxiang Alley: 1552 meters long, in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, seat of the court office, famous embassy district, kept their original appearance, office sites of state organ