Destination Introduction
In the bustling Qianmen Street, there is an Old Station Food Street that is completely different from conventional mall food courts. With its uniquely designed concept, it transforms into an old-fashioned “train station” in the midst of the noisy city.
Entering the Old Station Food Street and taking the escalator down slowly feels like traveling through a time tunnel, instantly transporting you back to China in the 1920s or 1930s. The silvery-white lighting highlights the wooden tables and chairs, while the cast-iron legs of the chairs gleam with a faint bluish tint, offering a quaint and refreshing vibe even in the hot summer. The spotless faux-old brick walls are adorned with photos of old-time celebrities, advertisements, and vintage pictures of Beijing’s folk culture—like an elderly person reminiscing about the past. Wooden utility poles, old airplanes, model train locomotives, and even steel rails, carriages, and sleepers… all serve as decorations in the Old Station Food Street.
Whenever you dine here, looking around, you’ll often spot couples whispering to each other, students reading or browsing newspapers, and occasionally an elderly person with grey hair resting their eyes in a corner. Judging by their expressions, the Old Station seems to evoke memories of their childhood. “Fried, stir-fried, boiled, steamed—all kinds of cooking styles; snacks featuring Beijing, Shandong, Sichuan, Cantonese, and Shanghai flavors—come taste them for yourself.” You really must come see and sample them. Transportation Information
Buses No. 22 and No. 5 can get you there.
Beijing Chongwen District
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