A Qing-era street where scholars in town for the imperial exams bought books, brushes, ink and paper; nearly 100 such shops remain, led by the time-honoured Rongbaozhai, a treasure house of calligraphy and painting (visitbeijing.com.cn). Lonely Planet (2025) names Dashilar and Liulichang the best areas to browse traditional Chinese goods.
- Address
- 25 Nanxinhua Street (Liulichang East and West Streets), Xicheng District
- Hours
- Open all day; shop hours vary (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free to walk (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Visit Rongbaozhai for woodblock prints and painting supplies (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- Walk on east into the Dashilar hutongs.