For me who has lived in Beijing for a long time, Qianmen Street, which is full of new charm, is a fun place to check in frequently. There are so many cultural attractions and shops to choose from for a date with girlfriends. Of course, just a weekend trip is not enough to eat and go shopping. After stepping on the spot countless times, I finally decided to take my fat family to visit the front door, stay for a day, and spent a rare cool weekend.

Qianmen Street

When I first came to Beijing, I didn’t have a deep impression of Qianmen Street, it was just an antique commercial street, but this time I visited Qianmen with my best friend, an old Beijinger, to lead the way. Listening to her tell the stories of my childhood, I also have a good understanding of Qianmen. Different feelings. The big bowl of tea fragrance in midsummer slowly seems to be floating in the air.

Qianmen, also called Zhengyangmen, was the south gate of the inner city of Beijing during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located at the southernmost end of Tiananmen Square on the north-south central axis of Beijing, it is one of the "nine gates of the capital" in old Beijing. It integrates Zhengyangmen tower, archery tower and urn city into one, and is a complete ancient defensive building system. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, whether the emperor led his officials to sacrifice to heaven or went to Xiannongtan to perform farming, he would pass by Zhengyangmen. This Qianmen Street is located on the central axis of the capital, starting from Moon Bay at Qianmen in the north and ending at Tianqiao intersection in the south. , connected with Tianqiao South Street. Before the outer city was built in the 29th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1550), it was the royal road for the emperor to go out of the city to the Temple of Heaven and the Temple of Mountains and Rivers.

Markets and streets such as Xianyukou, Zhu (Zhu)shikou, Meishikou, grain stores, etc., and the very famous Dashilaner. The guild halls from all over the world made this place more and more popular. Prosperous. Today's Qianmen Street is a pedestrian commercial street that integrates fashion and tradition. Various cultural and creative stores, bookstores, and famous stores of past dynasties make it more cultural. There are also many delicacies hidden in the fresh fish mouth and the big fence! "Pearl Market is at the center of Zhengyangmen. It is about two or three miles away. There are rich merchants. There is a market in Qianmen Street. There are mountains of gold, silver, jewelry, and food. There are wine pavilions and singing houses, cheering and drinking, and the sun is setting. endlessly."

There are a lot of tourists visiting Qianmen, and the comprehensive cultural format makes it attract tourists of different levels and interests. The bustling space seems to reproduce the grand scene of the year.

live at the front door

When traveling with a baby, it is natural to live very close to the scenic spots. I chose the James Joyce Coffetel Hotel, which is extremely cost-effective, and it is artistic and exquisite. And it happened to be during James Joyce Coffetel's 5th anniversary birthday party, so I stayed in the very value-for-money and cute Fanfan themed room. The super cute layout made the baby happy, and I spent a very good night with the little bears.

James Joyce Coffetel is one of the mid-end hotel brands under the Plateno Group. It is a chain hotel with the theme of coffee shop culture. This Qianmen store is located at No. 129 Zhushikou West Street, Beijing. It is only a five-minute walk to Qianmen Street. The lobby The layout is exquisite and elegant, the aroma of coffee permeates the whole space, and the check-in is convenient and fast.

James Joyce Coffetel’s original 24h Café+Hotel concept of Coffetel, you can enjoy fragrant coffee and considerate service at every moment, the “existence of coffee in the journey” is still so touching~~

The lobby of the hotel is a multi-functional supporting space integrating coffee shop, cultural book bar, art gallery, commodity exhibition area and self-restaurant. It has a feeling of living in a coffee shop. It is designed on the second floor of James Joyce Coffetel Beijing Qianmen The study room is relaxing and comfortable. If the time spent with a baby is so leisurely, it is naturally the comfort when the baby falls asleep! It is an added value to take a photo of the hotel you stayed in~

The existence of Fanfan on the way is not just about eating and drinking. It combines cafe culture and hotel concept. The style of the brand is unique. The diversified public areas have infinite possibilities for social activities. time, forget the fatigue of the journey. The super cute bear and the good-quality coffee aroma as always~~ The low-key and elegant lobby is exquisite, and the birthday-themed room is carefully decorated. The staying experience is excellent! James Joyce Coffetel Beijing Qianmen is next to the subway, so the transportation is very convenient. After check-in, take Pangpang to Qianmen Street to take the Dangdang car! My chubby smile is so happy!

play in the hotel

Walking from the hotel to the end of Qianmen Street near Zhushikou, Pangpang was attracted by the Dangdang bus, bought a ticket and got on the bus. The retro and novelty made Pangpang very happy, and he kept pointing out the window.

The Dangdang car is an old tram, which seems to be a memory of an era. The cute square-headed carriages are red and yellow, which attracts the eyes of countless children. The interior of the Dangdang car is very retro wooden decoration, and everyone rushes to take pictures.

The one-way ticket is 20 yuan per person, and only cash is accepted. The alighting point is at the end of Qianmen Street, where you can enjoy the Qianmen building.

After talking about Qianmen for a long time, it has always been around the scenic spots near Qianmen. There are very retro Starbucks and Dabei Photo Studio nearby. There are also some cultural and creative shops and time-honored brands on both sides. The photos are very good, recommended.

After getting off the dangdang bus, we went to the newly opened Beijing Fang Pageone 24-hour bookstore to check in. Since its establishment, it has become a newly popular Internet celebrity attraction. I felt uneasy when I brought my baby in, for fear that he would make trouble, but after looking around, I didn’t find any picture books for the baby, so I took a few pictures and then withdrew~~ Such a place is very suitable for couples to take pictures and buy some books , talk about life or something.

Rongbaozhai Rongbaozhai on Qianmen Street is a well-known time-honored brand at home and abroad, with a history of more than 300 years. The business scope of the store is mainly divided into three parts: one is the paper for calligraphy and painting, as well as various fans, and the mounted Xishou screen couplets, etc.; Stationary utensils; the third is to order commercial works of calligraphers, painters and seal carvers on behalf of customers, and get a commission from them. Rongbaozhai's calligraphy, painting, artwork and the Four Treasures of the Study are all medium to high-grade, and it is a collection of masterpieces by famous masters. Not only that, but there are also calligraphy and painting courses for teenagers here, which is a good place for children to spend their summer vacation.

Today’s Qianmen is full of rich and mixed content, and all kinds of cultural and creative shops are dizzying, not to mention those historical former residences and century-old shops. Eating, drinking and drinking have always been the highlight of travel, and the Beijing cuisine on Qianmen Street is also something that people come back to again and again. patronage.

eat at the front door

When you are hungry, you will naturally find an authentic Beijing food~ There are not many restaurants suitable for taking your baby to eat, but this is not difficult for my old Beijing best friend. She took us straight to a small gray building with ease. On the third floor, the appearance is unremarkable, and the interior space design is simple in Chinese style, and there is a sense of literary quality everywhere.

This restaurant is called Zhishen Restaurant, which has won many awards in the restaurant industry. The founder of the restaurant is Wei Jinting, a well-known celebrity chef of the Beijing Hotel. He once cooked for Premier Zhou Enlai and Marshal Chen Yi. The most authentic ancient food, bringing the essence of the state banquet to every ordinary delicacy.

Not only are the dishes excellent, but the parent-child area of ​​his family is really suitable for bringing children! It is definitely a rare and easy meal with a baby. You can eat and play while you have a baby, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your baby, and you don’t have to worry about disturbing others in the super large space. There are all kinds of small cooking toys that even adults can’t help but want to play with. Such high-quality parent-child restaurants with real ingredients and natural tastes are rare.

The eye-catching shape of peach kernel sweet beans is like a flower, not only looks good, but also tastes sweet and refreshing, nutritious and delicious. The braised duck tongue is also very tasty. The light and aftertaste taste is very suitable for children. The sea cucumber is more suitable for babies. It is soft and smooth, moderately salty and very tasty. Babies can't stop eating it. Stir-fried Kung Pao Chicken is not the kind of sweet and sour sauce that we often eat. It has a unique spicy taste with a slight lychee taste. The pieces of meat are large and generous, the peanuts are crispy and the scallions are delicious, and they are all swept away before you know it.

This return to the taste of the ingredients themselves, although simple, is even more memorable. Many dishes are suitable for babies, especially the walnut dew at the end, which is rich and smooth, and babies love it very much.

In addition to this shop, Yiyu also wants to recommend a few shops that tourists will definitely love and eat. Beijing's traditional famous stores have also opened branches here. Although the taste may not be as authentic as replicas, at least they are not fakes, and they are very convenient~~
Qianmen Quanjude Address: No. 30, Qianmen Street (near Qianmen Pedestrian Street)
I don’t need to introduce more about this, the budget is sufficient, so go find him if you want to eat ducks!

Jinfang Snacks
Jinfang Snack Bar was originally named "Rong Xiangcheng" and was founded in 1926 (the 15th year of the Republic of China). It operates Halal, Beijing-style snacks,
Lantern Festival and moon cakes are well-known Chinese time-honored brands in Beijing. All kinds of authentic old Beijing snacks can be tasted cheap and good here.

Belly Feng
The famous Beijing snack "Bao Du Feng" was founded in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. The fried belly is fragrant and delicious, it is worth to try

All in one place, the name once bestowed by Emperor Qianlong is still popular today, and the taste of the century-old siu mai is still good. My best friend said that when she was a child, she liked to eat siu mai here the most.

Bianyifang, which also serves roast duck, is a well-known "Chinese Time-honored Brand" restaurant in Beijing. It was founded in the 14th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1416), and has a history of nearly 600 years. Don't read PIAN, but BIAN, because the wording is cheap.

In Chinese civilization, eating can be regarded as a kind of culture, so my cultural travelogue about Qianmen is also very cultured! If you have a cute baby at home, don’t miss this cultural and delicious city tour! Food, beauty and beautiful scenery are pleasant. Traveling with children does not have to be extravagant, nor does it have to travel far. Those who spend huge sums of money on summer camps abroad are really not as good as their parents. The scenery is enough for us to chew on the aftertaste, and it will last forever.