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Zhangzizhong Street

China

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Afterwards, move on to another restaurant that will serve you Yunnan Province's cuisine which including the flower cake,cold cakes made of pea,grilled bread covered by rice flower ,rice wine ,plum liquor and "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles.If you are adventure foodies ,here you can try their famous dish-fired bamboo worm.(at your own expense)

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  1. 1Zhangzizhong Street

    Welcome to Zhangzizhong Street. While many visitors treat this merely as a subway stop on Line 5, those with a scholarly eye recognize it as one of Beijing's most historically dense corridors. …

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  2. 2The Morning Ritual — Local Bakeries

    Just a few steps from the subway exit, you will encounter the sensory delight of the local bakeries. In Beijing, the morning ritual often begins with 'baozi'—steamed buns filled with meat or vegetables—grabbed from a street-side…

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  3. 3The Duan Qirui Government Site — Red and Gray

    As you walk north from the station, you will pass a striking architectural complex—the former site of the Duan Qirui Government. Built in the early 20th century, this complex was originally a palace for a Qing Dynasty prince…

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  4. 4Foo Hutong — Entering the Maze

    Turning off the main Zhangzizhong Street, we enter Foo Hutong. This is where the 'CityWalk' truly begins to reveal its secrets. …

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  5. 5The Maai Wine Store — A Taste of Tradition

    Along the road, you will pass the yellow and red Maai Chinese rice wine store. This is a fascinating stop for anyone interested in Chinese beverage culture. …

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  6. 6The Primary School — Modernity in Heritage

    As we continue north, you will see a building that might confuse you—at first glance, it looks like a luxury home or a museum, but it is actually the local primary school. This is a prime example of how Beijing integrates modern…

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  7. 7Dong Hua Hutong — Construction and Change

    We now transition toward Dong Hua Hutong. Here, you will see the 'constantly seeing changes in construction' that our sources describe. …

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  8. 8Closing

    Our walk along Zhangzizhong Street and its surrounding hutongs concludes as we approach the transition toward the larger tourist hubs. We have traveled from a memorial of a wartime hero to the quiet, domestic rhythms of Foo and…

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What is Zhangzizhong Street?

Zhangzizhong Street is a place in China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationChina
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates39.9323, 116.4113
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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