St. Joseph's Church, known locally as the East Church or Dongtang, stands on Wangfujing Street as a distinct Romanesque Revival structure with three bell towers. It is the second oldest Catholic church in Beijing, following the Cathedral…
Wangfujing Street History
Walk Beijing's premier historical commercial spine to see how a Qing dynasty well-field evolved into a bustling modern avenue of landmark department stores, century-old boutiques, and cultural sights.
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1. St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
2. 北京apm
Beijing apm is a massive shopping and office complex defined by its expansive glass frontage and modern presence along the historic Wangfujing Street. The name stands for am and pm, reflecting its aim to serve shoppers from early morning…
3. Donglaishun
Donglaishun is recognizable by the copper hot pots fueled by charcoal that appear on tables throughout its dining rooms. Founded in nineteen oh three by Ding Deshan, this establishment began as a small porridge stall at the north gate of…
4. Beijing Department Store
The Beijing Department Store on Wangfujing Street is easily identified by its khaki-colored exterior and its prominent clock tower. Completed in September nineteen fifty-five, it was the first large-scale department store built with…
5. Ruifuxiang
Ruifuxiang is a landmark silk shop with a name rooted in a legendary insect said to bring wealth. Founded by Meng Hongsheng, a descendant of the philosopher Mencius, the establishment traces its origins to the eighteen sixties. It grew…
6. Beijing Shengxi Fumaoye Co.,Ltd.
Beijing Shengxi Fumaoye Co., Limited is registered as a business entity in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. In a city defined by massive state-run enterprises and modern global headquarters, this firm represents the thousands of smaller,…
7. Wangfujing Bookstore
The Wangfujing Bookstore is an entire building dedicated to print, rising several stories above the bustling pedestrian street that bears its name. Founded on February tenth, nineteen forty-nine, the same year the People's Republic of…
8. The Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum
The Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum is located deep within the basement levels of the Oriental Plaza shopping mall. Its most striking feature is a glass floor that allows visitors to look directly down onto the original earth and sediment…