Exploring the old hutongs of Qianmen Street: The beauty of the blend of tradition and modernity

Qianmen Street is a very famous commercial street in Beijing, and the old hutongs are one of the traditional architectural forms of Beijing, carrying the history and culture of Beijing. There are many old hutongs around Qianmen Street, such as Langfang Toutiao, Second Street, Third Street, and Langfang Fourth Street. These hutongs used to be bustling commercial areas, with many old shops and traditional handicraft shops, attracting many tourists to visit and shop. Among these hutongs, Dashilar is a very famous place, where a large number of shops and gold and silver shops gathered in history, and it was one of the important centers of Beijing's commerce. Today, these old hutongs still maintain the traditional architectural style and market culture, and are one of the important tourist attractions in Beijing.