Qianmen Street is located in the southern section of Beijing's central axis, starting from Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower (Qianmen) in the north and ending at Zhushikou Street in the south, with a total length of about 800 meters. It was once the imperial road for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to go to the Temple of Heaven to worship, and it was also a famous commercial street in old Beijing, known as the "Heavenly Street". Now, after renovation, it has reproduced the style of the early Republic of China and is an experiential pedestrian street with a "Beijing style culture".
Historical style architecture
Dangdang Car (Tram): The old Beijing "Dangdang Car" track has been rebuilt in the center of the street, and tourists can pay to ride it. With the sound of the "Dangdang" bell, they can tour the entire street, as if traveling back to the Republican era.
Archway: There are exquisite archways at both ends of the street, which are signs for taking photos and checking in.
Antique architectural complex: The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly made of gray bricks and black tiles, imitating the classical Chinese Western style, preserving the original site style of old brands such as Ruifuxiang, Neiliansheng, and Zhang Yiyuan.
Suggested travel routes
North Exit Entrance: Get out of Qianmen subway station and enjoy the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower first.
Strolling along the main street: Walk south along Qianmen Street, experience the clanging car, and browse the appearance of old brand stores on both sides.
Diamond Hutong: Focus on visiting Dashilan and Xianyukou, deeply experiencing old shops and tasting snacks.
Enjoy modernity: Go to Beijing Fang, visit PageOne Bookstore, have a cup of coffee, and enjoy the dialogue between modernity and antiquity.
Seeking tranquility: If you have time, you can turn into Sanlihe Park to rest.
South Exit: Finally arrive at Zhushikou and end the tour.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
