Xianyukou, a famous hutong in Beijing, runs east-west, from the entrance of Qianmen Street to the east entrance of Chongwenmen Street. It is generally said that it is "door to door, Sanhuali". It is a representative of Beijing's folk market and business, and is the same as Qianmen Street.

It forms an iconic traditional commercial district in the southern part of old Beijing.

In 2004, it was announced by the municipal government as one of the 25 key historical and cultural protection areas.

Xianyukou Food Street is located in the center of Beijing, starting from Qianmen Street in the west and connected to Dashilan Street across the street; to Qianmen East Road in the east, connected to Xinglong Street in the west.

It is an east-west commercial street covering an area of ??1.3 hectares and a total length of 225 meters.

Walking around Xianyukou, you will see mostly two- and three-story Republic of China-style buildings on both sides of the streets. The layout of the streets and lanes maintains the layout of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

There are many time-honored brands in Xianyukou, such as Dazhong Cinema, Zhengmingzhai Cake Shop and Changchundang Pharmacy, Tianxingju, Xinghuachi, Bianyifang, Duyichu, Tianchengzhai Shoe Store, Lianyou Photo Studio, and Black Monkey Department Store.

Hema Juyuan Hat Shop.

Xianyukou was built in the Ming Dynasty and gradually developed along with the old Gaoliang River road and water transportation.

During the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty, the city trench was built. In order to prevent the rainwater from overflowing in Beijing during the summer, the trench was opened in the low-lying area southeast of Zhengyang Bridge to drain the water, forming the Sanli River.

According to "Rixia Jiuwen Kao", "There is a Sanli River on the east side outside Zhengyangmen." Because there is water, there are fish, and there are also fishermen fishing here.

After catching fish, fishermen often sell fresh fish on the west side of the small bridge inside the mouth, which gradually became a market and was known as Fresh Fish Alley.

In the Qing Dynasty, the waterway of Sanli River dried up, and shops and houses were built on it. It was first called Xianyukou.

In 1965, three alleys including Xiaoqiao were merged into the street, collectively known as Xianyukou Street, extending eastward to its current location.

Changxiangtou, Er, Santiao and Caochang alleys in the Xianyukou area east of Qianmen Street were formed during the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty.

At that time, the drainage trench opened along the city moat, forming a criss-crossing river topography in the Xianyukou area, running obliquely from northwest to southeast.

Later, many civilian residential groups were built along this terrain, resulting in the special north-south hutong texture of Xiejie and Caochang Hutong.

The texture of the alleys in the Xianyukou area has not changed after nearly 600 years of history from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the present.

600 years of historical accumulation have created a profound cultural foundation in the Qianmen area, making it a characteristic neighborhood with the most developed traditional architectural culture, folk culture, guild hall culture, Liyuan culture, and merchant culture in Beijing, and Xianyukou Ancient Street is this

A shining jewel in the neighbourhood.

Xianyukou Street, which was established during the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty, once gathered Beijing's famous time-honored retail stores, restaurants, theaters, teahouses, handicraft workshops and other characteristic businesses. It is a representative of Beijing's folk market commerce, and is similar to Qianmen Street.

Together they form the iconic traditional commercial district of old Beijing’s southern city.

In 2004, it was announced by the municipal government as one of the 25 key historical and cultural protection areas.

The time-honored brands in Xianyukou include: Xinghuayuan Bathhouse - Xinghuayuan Bathhouse was once the Tianyouxin Cloth Shop in 1921. It closed down around 1940, and Xinghuayuan Bathhouse was later established.

After 1949, it was renamed Xianyukou Bathhouse.

During the "Cultural Revolution", it was once renamed the Labor Bath.

In 1980, the time-honored name Xinghuayuan Bathhouse was restored.

In 1984, modern bathing equipment such as saunas were introduced.

The original address is No. 97, Xianyukou Street.

This renovation restored the original style of the original site.

The currently identified intended merchant is the Royal Inn Hotel, where traditional bathing services have been upgraded to SPA.

Black Monkey Department Store - Black Monkey Department Store was founded in the mid-Qing Dynasty.

The Black Monkey Store was originally called "Yang Shaoquan Shoes and Hats Store" and was named after a pair of hardwood black monkeys painted gold.

In the early 1950s, it was renamed Chenhuan Department Store, and in the 1960s, it was renamed Lixin Department Store.

The original address is No. 112, Xianyukou Street.

Lili Restaurant - one of the earliest traditional Sichuan restaurants operating in the early days of New China!

It has always inherited the essence of Sichuan cuisine and attracted many celebrities to patronize it, making it a delicious symbol of the capital.

The snacks at Lili Restaurant are outstanding, especially the "Dan Dan Noodles" are the most famous.

Dandan noodles were first sold by vendors along the streets. Because of their unique aroma and delicious taste, they have become a Sichuan snack loved by many people.

When Lili Restaurant was first established, Dan Dan Noodles was introduced to Beijing. The exquisite skills of local chefs promoted Dan Dan Noodles, and Lili Restaurant became the most authentic place to taste Sichuan snacks.

With the development of the times, Lili Restaurant still adheres to the traditional cooking techniques, making dandan noodles more and more popular.

Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant - Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant was founded in 1855.

Its original name is Bianyi Fang, modeled after the Bianyifang in Mishi Hutong, and is famous for its unique dishes.

In the 1920s, Comrade Li Dazhao hosted a banquet for academics here. Among the guests were Mao Zedong and Zhao Shiyan.

During the "Cultural Revolution" it was renamed "Jinglu Restaurant", and in 1978 it officially put up a sign and renamed it "Bianbi Fang".

The original address is No. 113, Xianyukou Street.

Tianxingju Fried Liver Restaurant—Tianxingju Fried Liver Restaurant was founded in 1930.

Due to the good quality of the fried liver, they are good at using new seasonings to improve the taste of the fried liver. They came from behind and finally defeated Huixianju, which had a longer history.

In 1956, the public-private partnership merged with Huixianju and was renamed Tianxingju Restaurant.

The original address is No. 95, Xianyukou Street.

Jin Gao Zhang - Taixing Jin Gao shop in old Beijing first opened in the late Qing Dynasty. Because the shopkeeper's surname was Zhang, it was also called Jin Gao Zhang.