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Situated at the south of Tian’anmen Square and running along the city’s central axis, this street is crowned by the Qianmen Gate. The surrounding area has long been a bustling market district since the Ming dynasty, and remains one of the most authentic snippets of life in old Beijing. Qianmen area also boasts some of the most iconic jazz bars in the country, providing a venue for some of the finest musicians. The sleek, dimly lit underground venue retains the feeling of a ballroom-like Western jazz bar, and has already welcomed a string of international acts to its stage. They take dining and drinking here, too.
Known as the ‘Mini 798’ in Dongcheng, this cultural and creative (C&C) zone deep in Fangjia Hutong is a haven for the young and romantic art lovers. Built on the site of a massive machine tool factory, 46 Fangjia Hutong now houses arty restaurants and cafés, luxury fashion stores, a hotel, as well as over 40 C&C institutes. Small bars line up along the narrow alley, making it a perfect spot for laid-back Saturday hangouts. Be sure to check out the Red Theatre’s regular events here, including contemporary dance performances, exhibitions, shadow puppet plays, and small concerts.
Address: 46 Fang jia Hutong, Dongcheng district
Tel: 010-6401 9960
Tel: 010-6514 2612
Connecting Chaoyangmen and Dongsi, this 700-metre lane is perhaps one of the most history-filled hutongs in Beijing. Although surrounded mostly by modern developments, some of the city’s best-preserved siheyuan courtyards can still be found along this historic alley, formerly home to rich and influential families. It used to house the anti-Manchu general Shi Kefa (possibly where the hutong gained the ‘Shi’ part of its name), Li Lianying – the most powerful eunuch in the late Qing dynasty – as well as some important political figures after 1949. A showcase of typical hutong life, this place has become one of the most popular tourist spots in Dongcheng district. Up to this day, the former owner of the ‘Hao Yuan’ siheyuan remains a mystery. Now a hotel of traditional Chinese décor, the courtyard used to be the office of Deng Yingchao, Kang Keqing and other former leaders of the People’s Republic.
Dashilar is located to the south of Tiananmen Square and west of Qianmen Street, featuring labyrinth-like of hutongs and century-old shops and boutiques. During its 600 years of history, it was known as the birthplace of the Beijing Opera and the first Chinese stock market. Since the 1950s, the traditional siheyuan and hutongs had begun to undergo serious reconstruction, making it gradually crowded and prosperous. This historic area is now one of Beijing’s newest creative hubs, and the centrepiece of Beijing Design Week, housing plenty of cool cafes, unique shops and brand new galleries.
Opening hours: Peak season 8:30am-5pm; Off-season 8:30am-4:30pm; Closed on Monday
Address: 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng district
Tel.: 010-6511 6400
Opening hours: Peak season 8:30am-5pm; off-season 8:30am-4:30pm
Address: Dong Chang' anjie, Dongcheng district
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