Dashilar
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Best Time to Visit:
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Duration:
1 Day
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Dashilar
Located in the center of ancient Beijing, Dashila is an important part of the south-central axis. It is located in the south of Tian 'anmen Square and on the west side of Qianmen Street, with a total length of 275 meters from east to west. Since 1420 (the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty), it has gradually developed into a commercial street with numerous shops after 500 years of evolution. There are 36 shops of 11 industries. Dashila has a history of nearly 500 years and was once a bustli...
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Located in the center of ancient Beijing, Dashila is an important part of the south-central axis. It is located in the south of Tian 'anmen Square and on the west side of Qianmen Street, with a total length of 275 meters from east to west. Since 1420 (the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty), it has gradually developed into a commercial street with numerous shops after 500 years of evolution. There are 36 shops of 11 industries. Dashila has a history of nearly 500 years and was once a bustling commercial district. It was established in Ming Dynasty, and has flourished since Qing Dynasty.
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The origin of Dashila
The origin of Dashila can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. At that time, there was a "curfew" in Beijing. To prevent thieves from hiding in the streets and alleys, wooden fences were built at the entrances of many streets and alleys in Beijing with the approval of the imperial court. Because the hutong's fence was well made, long preserved, and larger, it gradually attracted the attention of the capital. Therefore, Dashila became the name of this hutong.