Dashilan Beijing is the most famous and oldest street in Beijing with the unique style. They are Qianmen Street and Snack Street from east to west. Dashilan Beijing is almost 300m totally. In Dashilan Beijing zone, there are a lot of interesting places to visit, such as the Qianmen Street, Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing Street, beihai Park and other interesting tourist places.

Qianmen Street is the combination of ancient and modern, tradition and fashion, multi-national brands and international brands and bustling commercial district such as the famous Dashilan here. Qianmen also became one of the most favorite pedestrian streets in Beijing, there has lots of shopping shops, cafes and restaurants. In Dashilan Beijing, every day, there will be lots of local people or even foreigners come to visit Dashilan Beijing area. In Dashilan Beijing, the tourists will be enjoys the long history which had an existence since Ming Dynasty.

In Qing Dynasty, Dashilan Beijing became a main commercial center. Dashilan literally means “big fence”. A prosperous business area since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the streets and hutongs (alleyways) around this district still bustle with people and atmosphere.

Along Dashilan Beijing, there has lots of restaurants, café, souvenir shops, cinemas, teahouses and another interesting place you should visit when you visiting Beijing. Dashilan Beijing become one of the most popular street in Beijing, the tourists should visit there and buy some of Beijing traditional souvenir or some unique things. This commercial street has a history of more than 580 years, but most of the ancient architecture is still well preserved.

Dashilan Beijing was famous in ancient time and today, it is also famous for its various shops and history. There was a first theater of Beijing opened in the early time during the Republic of China. Dashilan Beijing is a pedestrian street which is there will be no bicycles or other vehicles allowed enter this area.

If you want to visit this attraction, the tourists are able to take the Beijing subway to the line 2, Qianmen station. Dashilan Beijing will be easier to reach from the Qianmen Station. Walking along Dashilan Street and buy some gifts to your family or friends will make your trip much more meaningful. And during the tour, tourists will get a deep understanding about the old city-Beijing. Dashilan Beijing still keeps its ancient structure and it is welcomed by tourists from native and overseas.

How to get there:Bus No. 120, 729, 744, 819 and 826 all stop at Dashilan’er. Cars and taxis are not allowed in Dashilan’er Street so it’s best to get off nearby and walk there by foot.

Alternatively, take subway Line 2 to Qianmen, exit C. Cross the road by walking under the subway pass and continue westwards for about 5 minutes.