Liulichang Market

market, Beijing, China

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The Liulichang Market, located south of Heping Gate in Beijing, China, is a historic marketplace. Originally named for the glazed tiles made there during the Ming dynasty, it transformed into a hub for curios, antiques, old books, paintings, and calligraphy works. It remains a center for traditional art shops. The market is one of several traditional markets spread throughout Beijing that continue to serve local functions and have developed reputations for specific commodities. The area has undergone restoration, preserving its historical significance as a place for traditional arts and crafts.12

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The restored Liulichang Market is located just south of the Heping Gate in the old outer city. The area acquired its name (which means “Glazier’s Shop”) from the colourful glazed tiles that were made there during the Ming dynasty, but in the latter part of the 18th…
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The restored Liulichang Market is located just south of the Heping Gate in the old outer city. The area acquired its name (which means “Glazier’s Shop”) from the colourful glazed tiles that were made there during the Ming dynasty, but in the latter part of the 18th…
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