Enjoy the bustling city during the day and the charm of the city by strolling through the streets at night✨

Beijing Qianmen Avenue Guide | A must-visit route at the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower

Qianmen Avenue is a classic popular pedestrian street in Beijing, with night lighting and Chinese and Western architecture super characteristic, whether it is sunny or rainy, there are many pedestrians, the atmosphere is lively. Along the way, you can enjoy modern Chinese-style architecture and old-style Western-style buildings, a blend of culture and modernity. The transportation near Zhushikou MTR station is super convenient, and there are many hotels and inns. There are so many restaurants that you don't have to bother, souvenirs and old shops are complete, which is perfect for leisurely walking or taking pictures at night.

Recommended tour routes:
From Zhushikou Metro Station, walk north along Qianmen Avenue. The Arrow Tower is spectacular in appearance, with ample space around it, great for photography, and exhibitions inside. Looking back from the Arrow Tower to Qianmen Avenue, you can capture the tram driving at night in old Beijing, the flow of people whispering for a moment, it is recommended to come at night, the lights beat down the buildings, cloudy and rainy have a unique taste.

Must-visit locations for check-in:
- Night view of Qianmen Avenue: Under the lighting at night, it is recommended to choose a mix of Chinese and Western architecture as a background to capture the pedestrian and market atmosphere from different angles.
- In front of the tram: The front door tram is unique to the main street, waiting for the tram to pass by to take a dynamic photo, full of retro feelings.
- Square in front of the Arrow Tower: The Arrow Tower is majestic and ancient, remember to take a picture of the hero's true colors from different angles.

Must-play items/food experiences:
- Taste the old-fashioned snack bar in front door (such as roast duck, donkey rolling, bean juice, pot stickers, etc.).
- Souvenir shop tour, front door old crafts, tea, sugar gourd, etc. are very suitable to buy back to give gifts.

Game Tips:
1. Many hotels and inns along the road, booking in advance is more peace of mind, peak season crowded accommodation easy to overflow.
2. Dinner is recommended to go before 8pm, popular restaurants have long dinner queues.
3. When it rains, you can use the shops along the street to avoid the rain, and the night view adds more poetry.
4. The Arrow Tower is closed every Monday.
5. Transportation The subway is the most convenient, Zhushikou Station is right out of the gate, suitable for Qianmen Avenue as a starting point for a walk in downtown Beijing.

Notes:
- There are many people along the pedestrian street, so keep your belongings safe.
- Remember to bring a coat at night when the temperature is slightly lower.
- Be careful to pay attention to safety when walking in cloudy and rainy days, the road is wet and slippery.

Topic:
#Beijing Night Tour #Front Gate Food #Historic Buildings #Pedestrian Street Photography #Wandering in the Rain

Post by Alice 曾 | Oct 28, 2025

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