Old streets in Beijing(2)
Guozijian Street
Guozijian Street is located in the northwest of Dongcheng district in Beijing. It starts from Yonghegong Dajie in the East and ends at Andingmen Nei Dajie in the West. It gets its name from the Guozijian it houses. Guozijian was the Imperial College in Yuan (1279–1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
Guozijian Street is the first street titled "Chinese historical and cultural street" in Beijing. It is an antique street combining Beijing's past and present. The classical atmosphere of the street can be immediately felt by the four color-painted archways standing on the two ends. In the street, visitors can find many interesting antique stores, tea houses and traditional shops. As it connects to the Lama Temple in the East, the perfumed scent of burning incense embalms the air, making the street more tranquil and classical.
Transportation: take bus No.13 or 684 and get off at Guozijian.
