Goldfish Lane

Goldfish Lane

Goldfish Lane is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, stretching from East Single North Street in the east to Wangfujing Street in the west. The lane is 567 meters long and wider than most hutongs, almost resembling a road. Since 1988, the area has seen an increase in restaurants and hotels, including the famous Donglaishun Restaurant, Ctrip Building, Peninsula Beijing, Heping Hotel, and Taiwan Hotel, all situated along this street, earning it the nickname "Hotel Lane."

The lane was once home to the residence of Na Tong, a late Qing Dynasty grand secretary, commonly known as the Najiagarden. Later, expansions by Heping Hotel (now Novotel Peace Hotel) and the Beijing Hotel (now Peninsula Beijing) led to the demolition of half of Goldfish Lane, and the Najiagarden was also torn down.

Today, Goldfish Lane features wide roads lined with high-rise buildings, with its western entrance connecting to the bustling Wangfujing Street. The former hutong atmosphere has long disappeared.

Address: Dongcheng District, Beijing, east of Wangfujing Street, west of East Single North Street

Type: Characteristic Neighborhood

Recommended Visiting Time: About 20–30 minutes

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Admission:

No admission fee.