Liulichang Cultural Street (the Antique Shops Area)

(a restored historic area of Beijing noted for antique hunting,arts,handicrafts and other traditional products of China)
    This place has a history of about 900 years. After the Yuan Dynasty made Beijing its capital, four big kilns were built in the city. One of them that made glazed tiles for the imperial palaces was located here. Hence the name Liulichang-Glzaed Ware Factory.
    In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Liulichang became one of the most popular quarters in the city. Now it is noted for antiques, Jewellery, ceramics, paintings and rubbings.
    West of the street is Rongbaozhai Studio, famous for its woodblock printing and reproductions of traditional Chinese paintings. Most of the shops in the street have been renovated.