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[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Dashilar (Updated Apr)

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Located on the southwest side of Tiananmen Square, Dashilan is a famous ancient street market and a prosperous commercial downtown area in Beijing. It is also the epitome and essence of Beijing culture. There are many shops for shopping, Dining, entertainment, etc. in the street, and various businesses are located in between. It is a must-go place for entertainment, shopping, tasting food, and feeling Beijing culture. Dashilan Commercial Street: Merchants Gather Walking in Dashilan Street, Dashilan Commercial Street is a good choice for you. Dashilan Commercial Street is located on the west side of Qianmen Street and is an important part of Qianmen Business Circle. As an old commercial street with a history of nearly 600 years, Dashilan has always been a prosperous place for business in old Beijing. There are many famous businesses on the street: Tongrentang, which sells traditional Chinese medicine, Ruifuxiang, which sells cloth and silk, Nei Liansheng, which sells cloth shoes, and Liubiju, which sells pickles. In addition to shops, Dashilan was once the entertainment center of Beijing. Many famous theaters, teahouses, bookstores, and the earliest cinemas in Beijing's history were located here. Menkuang Hutong: Foodies should not miss it There are many food shops in Dashilan Street. If you are a real foodie, you must not miss Menkuang Hutong. Menkuang Hutong is located in the northeast of Dashilan Street. It runs from north to south, starting from Dashilan Street in the south and ending at Langfang Toutiao in the north. It intersects with Langfang Ertiao and Santiao. It was a famous snack street in Beijing during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Today, Menkuang is interconnected, and various snacks such as "Nian Gao Wang", "Wan Dou Wan", "Pie Road", "Bao Du Yang", "Tofu Nao Bai", "Cheese Wei", "Tong Yixuan Lamb", "Da Lan Huo Shao" and so on will definitely make you salivate, and the key is that the price is not expensive. Yanshou Street: Full of Life In addition, foodies should not miss Yanshou Street. Yanshou Street is full of life: fried chicken, mutton and beef offal from halal shops, pickles and side dishes, and even pancakes. You can smell the tempting aroma as soon as you step into Yanshou Street. The food is made on site in the store, and the atmosphere of the entire street can be described as simple. After a full meal, you may want to sit in the nearby Kuide Society and watch a "one-man show" to live like an old Beijinger. Eight Great Hutongs: Feel the Strong Beijing Flavor If you want to experience the profound Beijing culture and history, the Eight Great Hutongs are your good choice. The Eight Great Hutongs refer to the eight alleys south of Tieshu Xiejie, which are: Baishun Hutong, Yanzhi Hutong, Hanjiatan, Shaanxi Lane, Shitou Hutong, Wangguangfu Xiejie, Zhujia Hutong, and Lishamao Hutong. The Eight Great Hutongs were established during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. When the Huiban troupe came to Beijing, the "Four Joys Troupe" lived in the Eight Great Hutongs area. Walking in the Eight Great Hutongs, you can still feel the rich historical atmosphere. Liulichang East Street in the Dashilan area is a place that literati and poets cannot miss. This was once a kiln factory for firing colored glaze in the Yuan Dynasty. Nowadays, many businesses put up calligraphy and paintings on the street, which has become a street gallery. Liulichang East Street has also become a gathering place for calligraphy and antiques.
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Dashilar Address:

No. 6, Dashilan Street, Qianmen Street, Xicheng District

Dashilar Recommended sightseeing time:

0.5-1 hour

Dashilar Ticket Price

Free entry
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