Liulichang, which means glaze factory in Chinese, tells about the origin of the street; that is, it’s the place where a glaze factory stood in ancient times. During the Qing Dynasty, people from across the country who came to Beijing to attend the imperial exams gathered here, and the street soon rose to fame.

Over the years the street has become a center for cultural products. There are now around 100 antique shops. They typically sell ancient paintings and calligraphy, books, writing brushes, ink sticks, paper, ink stones – collectively called the Four Treasures of Study.

Other items for sale include:

Stone sculptures and porcelain: Yungu Room and Huizhen Room

Four Treasures of Study: Laixun Room and Yide Room

Jewelry: Zhenhuan Room and Zhenyun Room

Musical instruments: Lehai Room and the Guyi Room

Stone inscriptions: Guanfu Room and Qingyun Room

Lanterns: Wensheng Room

Carpets and wall carpets: Jinchang Room

Address: South side of Peace Gate, Xuanwu District

Tel: 010-63017989

Opening Hours: 09:00—18:30

Transportation: Take city bus no. 14, 15, 16, 25, or 45, and get off at Liulichang Station, or take subway line 2 and get off at Hepingmen Station.