2. Qianmen Street

Location: Dongcheng district, Beijing

Total visits: 624,000

Located along Beijing's central axis to the south of Tiananmen Square, Qianmen Street is one of the oldest and best-known shopping districts in Beijing. As a symbol of genuine local culture, the pedestrian street combines modernity with traditional Chinese architecture and culture. Here, visitors can find time-honored brands such as Quanjude Peking roast duck and Qinglinchun tea shop, and enjoy traditional folk culture like sugar figure blowing art.