Liulichang Street
Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Description:
Liulichang Street was built during the Ming Dynasty. In ancient times, it was a favorite place of scientists, poets, artists and calligraphers who gathered in this place, bought books, discussed various issues, drank tea.
And now on this street there are many small shops selling antiques, books, paintings, carpets, souvenirs and folk crafts. The street with its buildings in traditional Chinese style resembles a large antique market. In addition to numerous shops on Liulichang Street, there are traditional tea, wine shops and restaurants.