Beijing Xianyukou is located in the Qianmen area of ??Beijing.

Xianyukou, a famous hutong in Beijing, runs east-west, from the entrance of Qianmen Street to the east entrance of Chongwenmen Street. It is generally said that it is "door to door, Sanhuali". It is a representative of Beijing's folk market and commerce. Together with Qianmen Street, it forms an iconic traditional commercial district in the southern part of old Beijing. In 2004, it was announced as one of the 25 key historical and cultural protection areas by the municipal government.

Xianyukou Street was established during the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 570 years. Xianyukou brings together Beijing's famous time-honored restaurants, retail shops, theaters, bathhouses, teahouses and handicraft workshops.

In 1999, Xianyukou was announced as one of the 25 key historical and cultural reserves in Beijing in the Beijing Municipal People's Government document "Notice on Issuing the Protection and Control Scope Plan for Beijing Old City Historical and Cultural Reserves" .

As an important part of the Qianmen Street and East Side renovation project, the total construction area on both sides of Xianyukou Street is about 56,000 square meters. The buildings on both sides are small-sized and small-bay historical buildings that have been restored and protected. Stylish commercial store.

Historical significance

In accordance with the "Four Hundred Percent" policy of the Beijing Dongcheng District Committee and District Government (that is, to protect the historical and cultural city with 100% loyalty and to protect valuable cultural relics and Architecture, 100% protection of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritage, 100% protection of historical and cultural blocks and alley textures,) and refined protection principles.

Based on the historical evolution and location of Xianyukou Street, it is positioned as a "Xianyukou time-honored food street with Beijing flavor and classic food", continuing the business characteristics and historical style of the street.

First of all, ensure that the time-honored brands in the original area are re-established, gather time-honored restaurants with ethnic characteristics, and make Xianyukou Street an important window to display the culture of the ancient capital and Beijing merchants. We must make Xianyukou truly authentic in the minds of old Beijingers. Return to the lives of Beijing citizens.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Xianyukou