{"id":4029,"date":"2023-03-11T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=4029"},"modified":"2023-03-12T09:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-12T01:01:05","slug":"qianmen-street-a-faa-pedestrian-street-in-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/beijing-attractions-tips\/qianmen-street-a-faa-pedestrian-street-in-beijing","title":{"rendered":"Qianmen Street (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Qianmen Street, aka Qian Men Da Jie \u524d\u95e8\u5927\u8857 in Chinese, is an 845-meter long street running south from Zhengyangmen Tower on the southern edge of Tiananmen Square<\/a>,<\/a> along the Beijing central axis<\/a>. It is one of the last remnants of the commercial centres of the old Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Qianmen Street Map ( google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Now it has been transformed into a modern commercial pedestrian street, the most second visited traffic-free street after Wangfujing Street<\/a> in Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qianmen Street was initially formed in Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). By the time of Emperor Jiajing, the 12th Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) emperor, the street was dotted with guild halls built by different localities, providing houses to citizens from other parts of China intending to take the imperial exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qianmen Street became even more prosperous in the early years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with the development of activities such as lantern fairs, theatres and tea houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places like the Guanghe Theater  \u2013 today threatened with demolition \u2014 and the Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant<\/a> are part of Beijing\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original Qianmen Street in Ming and Qing Dynasties was burnt down to ashes in 1900 when the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers ransacked Beijing. Physically, there is nothing left for us to retrieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The present Qianmen Street has been rebuilt on the historical photos and the mould of the 1920s to 1930s. The 1.45-square kilometer area has been built into four zones for culture, food, shopping and entertainment. Trolley cars are back to transport and entertain tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area is home to 50 courtyards and hutongs listed as state-level heritage sites, as well as 80 famed shops that have been operating for over a century, such as the Liubiju sauce and pickle shop, Tongrentang drugstore, Ruifuxiang silk shop, Neiliansheng shoes store and Zhangyiyuan tea shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow me to explore Qianmen Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may visit Qianmen Street from its northern paifang gateway, south of Tiananmen Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The northern paifang gateway to Qianmen Street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here you can find the West meets the East. The Starbucks is located by the side of the norther paifang gateway of Qianmen Street, south of Zhengyangmen Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Or, you may enter Qianmen Street from its southern entrance. The distance between the north entrance and south entrance is 845m in length.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The south entrance to Qianmen Street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Dangdang Che ( Tram) is basically in service during Chinese public holidays running from north to south.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Dangdang Che ( Tram)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Walking along the street.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Walking along the street.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The father and daughter are ambling down the street.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The father and daughter are ambling on the street.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

KFC is mixed with the traditional Beijing elements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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KFC is mixed with the traditional Beijing elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The 845m long Qianmen Street is a nice place for a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The 845m long Qianmen Street is a nice place for a walk.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here you can find the West meets the East. The Starbucks is located at the north entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here you can find the West meets the East.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The time-honored Yueshengzhai Restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The time-honored Yueshengzhai Restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The famous Qianmen Quanjude Duck Restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The famous Qianmen Quanjude Duck Restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

People are lining up for having a bite of Duyichu shaomai.<\/p>\n\n\n

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People are lining up for having a bite of Duyichu shaomai.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

China Bookstore<\/p>\n\n\n

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China Bookstore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Changcuntang, a famous traditional Chinese Pharmacy<\/p>\n\n\n

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Changcuntang, a famous traditional Chinese Pharmacy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Qianmen Street is also an interesting area where the East and the West stay peacefully and harmoniously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MCdonald\u2019s on the street<\/p>\n\n\n

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MCdonald’s on the street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Walking about 80 meters from the north entrance to Qianmen Street, on your right hand, you will see the entrance to the famous Dashilan, once the commercial center of Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dashilan area has gathered some of China\u2019s oldest brands, such as Tongrentang (TCM), Neiliansheng (shoes), and Ruifuxiang (silk and fabrics).<\/p>\n\n\n

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The entrance to the famous Dashilan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The two time-honored shops selling hats and shoes inside Dashilan Area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The two time-honored shops selling hats and shoes inside Dashilan Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Its north entrance is just behind Zhengyang Gate ( Arrow Tower ).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Its northern paifang gateway is just behind Zhengyang Gate ( Arrow Tower ).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Add-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Night View of Qianmen Street in Beijing<\/a>
The Central Axis of Beijing<\/a>
Qianmen Area B<\/a>eijing<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Beijing guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Rental in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Day Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Winter Tour<\/a>
Great Wall Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tours<\/a>
China City Tours<\/a>
China Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Time to Visit Beijing<\/a>
How to plan a trip to Beijing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Beijing<\/a>
How to Visit Forbidden City<\/a>
How to Visit Temple of Heaven<\/a>
How to Visit Summer Palace<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Tombs<\/a>
How to Visit the Great Wall of China<\/a>
How to Visit Tiananmen Square<\/a>
How to Visit Hutongs<\/a>
How to Visit Olympic Sites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Markets in Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Shopping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wangfujing Night Snack Street<\/a>
Qianmen Commercial Street<\/a>
Beijing Huguosi Street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese version of the travel guide:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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