Ave. Qianmen is now a pedestrian street that locates on the south side of Tian’anmen Square. At the central axis in this city, it is the largest conservation area of ancient towns and the only commercial complex near the Tian’anmen Square. Today, this commercial complex of age regains streetcars and roads once used only by Emperors. Architecture here shows the style of Beijing being ancient capital where people can search for the memory of old Peking. Ave. Qianmen has a long history where many honored shops were born here. Followings are top honored shops.
Zhang Yiyuan’s Tea House
Zhang Yiyuan Tea Company Co. Ltd., originated from Zhang Yiyuan’s Tea House, was built in 1900 and has a history with over a hundred years. The name came from starting with one and vientiane updating that refers to the meaning of success of opening and continuous development.
Wang Mazi’s Scissors
Wang Mazi’s Scissors is the honored trademark recognized worldwide, which is the representative and symbol of Chinese scissor and its culture. In China, every household know it and it wins national praise.
Nei Liansheng’s Cloth Shoes
Nei Liansheng’s Cloth Shoes was built in 1853. The founder analyzed the business condition of operating cloth shoes in Beijing who suggested that there were few professional shoes’ makers in Beijing. Therefore, he started one. Nei here means imperial officials while Liansheng refers to that customers of the shop can have a successful official career and will be promoted for 3 consecutive levels.