Located at back of Tiananmen Square, Qianmen Street was busy street since ancient time in China. In Ming and Qing Dynasty, it was called as Zhengyangmen Street and renamed as Qianmen Street formally in 1965.

Sits on axle wire, Qianmen Street was rebuilt in 2008, before Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, in order to leave a better impression for foreigners. The rebuilt Qianmen Street still keeps the antique buildings, no matter traditional shops or modern western brands all sit in these Chinese typical constructions. The big Pailou tells you are entering the Qianmen Street, the most famous business street. All visitors like this kind of buildings very much attracted by the delicate details, cultured shapes and bright colors. Nowadays visits could take the free tramcar to enjoy the sightseeing of Qianmen Street. This kind of car was the transportation in old Beijing and Shanghai, which is a mark of time. Walking in the main street, there are several hutongs in both sides which are also flourishing. Most stores in Qianmen Street are China time-honored brands, such as Quanjude, Tanmujiang, Tongrentang, etc. Now, Xianyukou Hutong is Food Street attracting tourists with the delicious smells and strange names.

After short distance and turn left, you will get to Dashilan, the most famous business street in Qianmen area. Dashilan is an important part of axle wire from south to north with 500 years history, includes 36 shops in 11 industries. Dashilan keeps many original constructions, and the constructions and things happened between them are all the human treasure and culture resources. Wandering in this small street, it seemed as if you were back to its old time and appreciate its flourishing scenery of ancient Beijing. At the end of Dashilan, there are many shops of Ruifuxiang spread in Qianmen area. It is said the material of first national flag was offered by Ruifuxiang. If you tailor clothing in Ruifuxiang, it must be beautiful and valuable. Especially the cheongsam, it is very elegant and beautiful.

In one word, Qianmen area is the most famous and flourishing area with typical Chinese features. After the sightseeing around Tiananmen Square, here is the good place to have a taste of typical Beijing food and buy some souvenirs with traditional Chinese craft.