Beijing is considered the cultural and political center of China. It is the capital of the country and one of the oldest cities on the planet. The streets of Beijing are distinguished by a variety of architectural styles. There are houses with a centuries-old history, monuments, elite and administrative buildings, etc. The main streets of Beijing: Changangjie, Wangfujing, Changangjie, Xidan, Lyulichan, Xushuijie.
Changangjie Central Street
The main street in Beijing is the Avenue of Eternal Peace (Changanjie Street). The length of this highway is about 40 km. Some sections are 100 m wide. The street is the busiest in the capital. Both sides of the huge avenue are filled with malls and shops. Changangjie Street starts from Baliquiao Bridge and ends in Shijingshan District. It has a lot of green spaces, so it is perfect for pleasant walks.
Wangfujing street
The center of trade in Beijing is Wangfujing Street. Locals designate it as Golden Street. Wangfujing was formed 7 centuries ago. It has a length of approximately 810 m. There are more than 200 shops along the street. Partially Wangfujing is pedestrianized. Huge crowds of people visit the street every day.
The most popular place in Wangfujing is the Beijing Department Store. Donghuamen Night Market is located at the north end of the street. Here you can buy groceries and rare Chinese dishes. Wangfujing is one of the most popular food streets in Beijing. It is full of eateries, restaurants and street food stalls.
Beijing Arbat - Lyulichan street
Lyulichan pedestrian street is one of the most famous streets in the capital. There are shops selling antiques and works of art. This street looks like an open-air museum. It is located near the city center. Lyulichan is 750 meters long. The street was founded during the Tang Dynasty. Today its western part is occupied by antique shops and artisan workshops. In the eastern part, they sell products made of beautiful stones, including jewelry made of jade. Many tourist routes go through Lyulichan Street.
The alleys of beijing
Previously, the center of the capital was separated from other quarters by city walls. Nowadays, Beijing lanes (hutongs) are an interesting highlight of the city. Lanes are narrow streets that run between the main avenues and streets. The oldest alleys are located between Dongsi-dazie and Chaoyangmennei streets. They personify bygone eras. As the metropolis develops, the number of lanes in it decreases.
