书店街
Shudian Street
Bookstore Street is located on the north side of the Drum Tower, with a total length of about 600 meters. It continues from the "Gaotou Street" in the Northern Song Dynasty to this day. It is a rare thousand-year-old street named after a bookstore in the world. It is also the core part of the national-level night-time cultural tourism consumption area. During the day, you can peruse the old buildings and handwritten store signs from the Republic of China and the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. At night, it is connected to the Gulou Night Market, where snacks, cultural creations, and intangible cultural heritage markets are bustling. Core attractions: Old buildings and shop sign art, snacks such as Zhangji Mahua, Baiji peanut cake, iced glutinous rice balls, as well as intangible cultural heritage interactions such as pot throwing and lantern riddle guessing.
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书店街
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
It is located on the north side of Gulou, next to Gulou Square, about a 5-minute walk from Daxiangguo Temple. You can take buses or ride shared electric vehicles in the city. Parking is difficult in the Gulou area, so it is recommended to travel green.
Practical notes
The best time is from 4 to 6 pm in the evening, where you can not only feel the elegance of the day but also connect with the excitement of the night market; Bookstore Street is connected to the Gulou Night Market, so you can go shopping and eat together. There are many people at the night market, so be careful to keep your belongings. Some notes mentioned that the Bookstore Street Night Market has been closed in stages and the stall hours are not fixed. It is best to confirm whether it is open that day before traveling. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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