About Luilichang Cultural Street

Liulichang Street in downtown Beijing is considered one of the most flourishing cultural centers of Beijing. The street accommodates a vast array of shops selling antiques, souvenirs, paintings, and curios; it also houses the China Book Store, one of China's oldest and largest bookshops selling second-hand foreign language books, vintage reprints of ancient texts and calligraphy supplies. Backed with a long history and cultural atmosphere, the street has been repaired a number of times to exude newness and make it attractive for tourists.

Must See

  • The China Book Center.
  • Rongbaozhai.
  •  Jiguge.

How to reach

By Subway:

Subway Line 2: get off at Hepingmen Station, get out of the station from Exit D1 or D2 (southwest exit), and walk south for 500 meters.

By Bus:

Take bus 7, 14, 15, 66 and get off at Liulichang Station.

Tips

  • Hit the Liulichang Street in the morning to avoid massive crowds.
  • This is the place for you if you're fond of Communist kitsch such as pins, bags and propaganda posters but don’t forget to negotiate for prices.
  • Look for shops giving free seal-carving services and ones that find a perfect Chinese name for you.

 

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday:       9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday:       9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday:  9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday:      9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday:           9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday:       9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Time you can spend

3 Hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 24.59°C

 

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