Scenic spot introduction:

Yandai Xiejie is the oldest commercial street in Beijing. The Xiejie itself is like a tobacco bag. The long and slender street looks like a cigarette pipe pole, the east entrance looks like a cigarette pipe mouth, and the west entrance turns south and leads to Yinding Bridge, which looks like a cigarette pipe pot. Therefore, Xiejie is named after "cigarette bag". Yandai Xiejie is located in the northeast of Shichahai Qianhai. The buildings on both sides are simple and elegant. The traditional styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are eye-catching. The form of shops in the front and residences in the back presents a profound urban style and rich old Beijing characteristics. There are many quadrangles and three-sided courtyards on Yandai Xiejie, making Yandai Xiejie an authentic ancient cultural street.

Attractions distribution:

Yandaixie Street starts from Di'anmenwai Street in the east and runs from northeast to southwest. It is a commercial pedestrian street with traditional cultural characteristics. Pass through the archway at the east entrance and enter Yandai Xiejie. The traditional cigarette shops, tea shops, and antique shops are all preserved, and at the same time they are rejuvenated. Craftsmen everywhere on the street take visitors to appreciate the memories of old Beijing. The Qing postal mailboxes The huge mailbox in front is very distinctive. There is also a counter in the letter cabinet to sell souvenir envelopes, and there are also precious indoor displays for tourists to visit. New bars, Western restaurants, etc. provide foreigners and young people with places to have fun and relax. Local stores and creative and playful new ideas give people a different experience.

Scenic spot qualifications:

China's famous historical and cultural street

Scenic spot features:

Shopping, food, culture, famous streets, alleys, historic sites, alleys, famous cultural streets
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Beijing > Xicheng District

How to get there:

In the urban area, you can take bus No. 60, 82, 124, Special 5, or 107, get off at Gulou Station, and walk there.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Yandai Xiejie:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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