Yangmeizhu Xiejie & Dashilan: The Design Renaissance of an Old Printing Alley

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Behind the tourist-packed main streets of Qianmen and Dashilan, a narrow slanted alley once lined with late-Qing print shops and stores has been reborn as design boutiques, specialty cafes and indie bookstores: Beijing's premier urban-regeneration district. Walk the lane where local creators gather and enjoy the feel of the original old buildings. A compact route, all within a 5-minute walk.

Half-day5 stopsEst. budget 30,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Yangmeizhu Xiejie杨梅竹斜街
Alley · Culture · 50 min stay
A slanted hutong preserved and remodeled from a late-Qing printing-and-bookstore alley. Design shops and studios have moved into the original signs and gray brick, making it the launch point of Beijing's creative scene.
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Walk 3 min
2
Soloist CoffeeSoloist Coffee 杨梅竹斜街
Cafe · 40 min stay
A symbol of Beijing's specialty-coffee scene, set vintage-style in an old building. Locals queue for its bean selection and industrial interior.
Walk 2 min
3
Mofan Bookstore (Model Books)模范书局
Bookstore · 30 min stay
An indie bookstore converted from a 1920s movable-type print shop. The space itself, blending old letterpress and antique books, is a photo spot linked to the alley's history.
Walk 6 min
4
Quanyechang (Beijing Bazaar)北京劝业场
Architecture · Exhibition · 30 min stay
Beijing's first modern department-store building, from the early 20th century. Now used as a cultural and art exhibition space, it pairs a classic facade with contemporary shows.
Walk 5 min
5
Beijing Fang & Page One Bookstore北京坊 PageOne
Bookstore · View · 50 min stay
A 24-hour bookstore in Beijing Fang, a restored lifestyle complex. Famous on Instagram for the staircase view of Zhengyangmen through floor-to-ceiling glass; a great finishing stop.
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