With the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference currently underway, you might be wondering where to discover the authentic charm of this city. Come to the following streets — all easily accessible by subway!

Qianmen Street

Located on the Beijing Central Axis, Qianmen Street stretches 840 meters from Yueliangwan Park in the north to Tianqiao South Street in the south. This iconic street is home to time-honored Beijing brands offering everything from food to apparel. You will also find souvenirs incorporating traditional and modern cultural elements.

Dashilar Commercial Street

Just 275 meters long, this is one of the most bustling streets in Beijing, brimming with local elements. Here, you can savor authentic local specialties such as traditional instant-boiled mutton hotpot and douzhi (a sour fermented drink made from mung beans) and explore various fancy shops. A walk here will allow you to soak up Beijing's rich cultural heritage.

Beijing Fun

As a trendy landmark in the Dashilar area, Beijing Fun houses numerous fashion brands, creative shops, specialty restaurants, and cozy cafés. You can step into the PAGE ONE bookstore or Choc Choco Chocolate Museum for some soothing moments, or enter immersive digital venues such as Ruijing Space and the Anti-Gravity Sky Garden to savor modern-day romance created by digital technologies and lighting art.

Yangmeizhu Xiejie

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With over 500 years of history, the street is a paradise for art lovers. From shops selling traditional Tu'er Ye (Rabbit Lord figurines) to Suzuki Kitchen and cafés, every store along this 498-meter-long street promises delightful surprises.

Silk Street

In the past, Silk Street was a must-visit shopping destination for international travelers, thanks to its affordable quality goods and warm services. Today, the shopping complex bearing the same name is a key cultural and tourism landmark in Beijing for international exchanges, offering intangible cultural heritage-based handicrafts, high-end goods of neo-Chinese fashion, and many other "hidden gems".

On the first floor of Silk Street, you will find Meet China, China's first self-service consumption platform for inbound visitors.

International tourists can follow on-screen prompts to place orders for meals and local souvenirs. Over 10 payment methods are supported, including UnionPay and Visa. Simply present your receipts to dine in or collect your purchases.

So, where are you heading this weekend?

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)