Dashilan introduction

Beijing Dashilan historical and cultural block, referred to as Dashilan for short, is located on the west side of Qianmen Street in Xicheng District, Beijing, with an area of about 1. 15 square kilometers. Dashilan was built in the 18th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (1420).

There are many historical sites in Beijing Dashilan historical and cultural block, such as the former sites of Quanyechang, Qianxiangyi, Ruifuxiang, Xiangyi Silk Store, Salt Industry Bank and Bank of Communications. It is the gathering place of Chinese time-honored brands, the birthplace of Beijing's early commerce, the birthplace of China's film and television industry, and the concentrated bearing place of Beijing-flavored traditional culture.

Beijing Dashilan historical and cultural block, referred to as Dashilan for short, pronounced as "dà shí lànr", is located on the west side of Qianmen Street in Xicheng District, Beijing, with an area of about 1. 15 square kilometers. Dashilan was built in the 18th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (1, 420), and it is called Langfang Four Articles. In the first year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty (1488), a fence was set up at Hutongkou, so it was renamed "Dashilan".

Characteristics of Dashilan

1, Ancient Buildings: There are many well-preserved ancient buildings in Dashilan area, representing different historical periods, such as Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. These buildings are of great historical and cultural value, providing visitors with opportunities to learn about Beijing's history and culture.

2. Traditional commerce: Dashilan was once one of the most important commercial centers in Beijing, with many famous shops and enterprises. These shops and businesses operate various traditional industries, such as silk shops, pharmacies and tea shops. Visitors can experience the traditional business atmosphere here and learn about Beijing's business history.

3. Beijing flavor culture: Dashilan area is one of the representatives of Beijing culture, with many traditional cultures and special snacks gathered. Here, visitors can taste all kinds of authentic Beijing snacks, such as noodles with dregs sauce, bean juice, Sugar-Coated Berry and so on. At the same time, you can also enjoy various traditional cultural performances and handicrafts, such as Beijing Opera, paper-cutting, clay figurines and so on.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Beijing Dashilan Historical and Cultural Block.