Photographer's Journey: Capturing Beijing's Vibrant Spring Festival (Qianmen Street)
Qianmen Street: The Golden Section of Beijing's Central Axis
Qianmen Street, located in the heart of Beijing's central axis, is a vibrant and lively place. With its famous Gate of Great Fidelity and the Gate of Qianmen, this area is filled with bustling activity and the sights and sounds of traditional Chinese culture.
1-The prime location along the central axis of Beijing, featuring the Daqianmen and Qianmen Street Archway
2-The starting point of "Celebrating the Chinese New Year along the Central Axis", located at the northernmost end of Qianmen Street
3-You can find the only tram currently running in Beijing on Qianmen Street, which resumes running since 2019
4-Passengers reached the end point
5-Qianmen Street is bustling with people throughout the year, and it's especially lively during the Chinese New Year.
6-Qianmen Street is a gathering place for Beijing's time-honored brands, and this is the original location of Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant
7-The Muslim-style Donglaishun Hot Pot restaurant is always full of customers, and the bronze statue of a water-carrying waiter at the entrance is very attractive
8-The famous ancient commercial street, Dashilan
9-The street is lively everywhere
10-Feeling both curious and excited on my first visit to Qianmen Street
11-A young sister and brother dancing together
12-This is the former location of the Agricultural and Clothing Bureau during the Republic of China era.
Wu Weiping (Instagram @wp_bridges_hunter)
Wu Weiping, co-photographer of Fantastic China: 20 years, 400,000+ kilometers, 100,000 photos... for capturing the remnants of ancient Chinese Covered Bridges.