Route I: Everyday Flavors of Old Beijing
First Stop: Huguosi Snacks
Huguosi Snacks, a beloved halal catering brand with nearly 50 branches, offers close to 100 varieties, including douzhir (fermented mung bean juice), jiaoquan (crispy fried dough rings), and dunbobo (steamed buns). It's a favorite among both locals and tourists.
Address: 68 Huguosi Street, Xicheng District
Second Stop: Fuhuazhai Pastry Shop
Fuhuazhai Pastry Shop inherits traditional pastry-making techniques from the Qing Dynasty imperial kitchen. Using meticulously selected ingredients, their pastries boast a delicate texture. The shop's antique-style décor enhances the experience, with every bite echoing imperial-era delicacies.
Address: 1F, Xintiandi Mall, 85 Huguosi Street, Xicheng District
Third Stop: Yandai Xiejie
Step into Yandai Xiejie, where rows of distinctive shops line the street. From paper cutting, sugar figurine blowing, and clay sculpture to traditional snacks and cafés, the street blends historic neighborhood charm with modern lifestyle culture.
Route II: Footsteps of Cultural Icons
First Stop: Former Site of the Jingbao Office (Former Residence of Shao Piaoping)
The site was once the base of renowned journalist Shao Piaoping, where the "Jingbao" newspaper was founded. Exhibits include vintage printing presses, historic publications, and exhibits on Shao's life and work.
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays
Address: 30 Weiran Hutong, Xicheng District
Second Stop: Beijing Lu Xun Museum
The Beijing Lu Xun Museum (Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial Hall) is a National First-Class Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying materials related to Lu Xun and other key figures of the New Culture Movement. The complex includes Lu Xun's former residence and several exhibition halls.
Address: 19 Gongmenkou Ertiao, Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District
Third Stop: The White Dagoba of Miaoying Temple
The White Dagoba, built during the Yuan Dynasty, is one of Beijing's iconic landmarks. Its striking white structure contrasts beautifully with nearby gray-tiled roofs and red walls, creating a powerful sense of history.
Address: 171 Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District
Fourth Stop: Gongmenkou Dongcha and Xicha Hutongs
This hutong area features creative boutiques, independent bookstores, and cozy cafés scattered among traditional courtyard houses, blending old Beijing charm with contemporary aesthetics.
Fifth Stop: Xu Beihong Memorial Museum
This memorial museum showcases the life and works of the renowned Chinese painter Xu Beihong. Before leaving, you can browse the museum shop featuring souvenirs inspired by his famous "Galloping Horse" paintings.
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays
Address: 5 North Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District
Route III: Treasures of Traditional Chinese Culture
First Stop: Huguang Guild Hall
With a history of over 200 years, Huguang Guild Hall is one of the few remaining famous guild halls in Beijing that still has an opera theater. It was the first guild hall restored to its original layout and opened to the public, and is recognized as one of the world’s four great wooden theaters.
Opening Hours: 9:30-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays
Address: 3 Hufangqiao Road, Xicheng District
Second Stop: Mei Lanfang's Former Residence
This is the birthplace of Peking opera master Mei Lanfang. Inside, the Mei Lanfang Aesthetics Exhibition Hall offers an immersive experience of the beauty of Peking opera. You can also relax in the café or take photos in traditional opera costumes for a memorable cultural experience.
Opening Hours: 9:30-20:30, closed on Mondays
Address: 101 Tieshu Xiejie, Xicheng District
Third Stop: Liulichang Cultural Street
Liulichang Cultural Street is flanked with time-honored brands like Yidege, Jiguge, and Rongbaozhai, where the "Four Treasures of the Study" (the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone) and traditional paintings/antiques await appreciation. From elegant woodblock watercolor prints to vivid Tu'erye (Rabbit Lord) clay sculptures, each piece carries vivid memories of Old Beijing.
Address: Liulichang East Street and West Street, Xicheng District
Fourth Stop: Quanjude Roast Duck
Tired from exploring? You can treat yourself with an authentic Beijing-flavor feast at Quanjude Roast Duck to conclude your journey.
Address: 14 Qianmen West Street, Xicheng District
(Source: Xicheng District People's Government)
