[2025 Beijing Stay] Travel Guide for Hanting Hotel (Beijing Qianmen Street) (Updated Jan)

I found an affordable hotel in Beijing!! It's a smart hotel, so don't miss it if you're coming to Beijing. The hotel is close to Zhushikou Station on Metro Line 7/8, and it's a 5-minute walk from Exit E to the hotel. The transportation is very convenient!! Dashilan is right outside the door, and Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven are all within walking distance; to the east is Longtan Lake, to the west is the Temple of Heaven, and to the north is the Hongqiao Market~!! It's very convenient to eat, drink, and have fun nearby!! There are places to eat and small supermarkets next to the hotel, as well as two popular stores, a pastry shop and a steamed bun shop; it's worth walking to Menkuang Lu Zhu and Zhajiangmian Restaurant.

Beijing's 'Eight Wonders of Tianqiao' refers to the eight famous artists who performed folk art performances in the Tianqiao area of Beijing from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. After the migration order in the early Qing Dynasty, the Tianqiao area gradually formed a folk entertainment center, filled with wine shops and tea houses, and various folk artists were active, among which there were many unique skills. They then summarized the artists who left the deepest impression and collectively referred to them as 'Eight Wonders of Tianqiao'. 1. Big Gold Tooth The 'Big Gold Tooth' who pulls foreign films is originally named Jiao Jincheng, with a gold tooth in his mouth, known as Big Gold Tooth. 2. Cao Mazier Cao Mazier, who sings and tells the story of Shu Lai Bao, is called Cao De Kui. His performance of Shu Lai Bao is different from others. He has a narrow band on his head, and a small copper ball hanging behind him. When his head moves, the ball shakes and makes people laugh. 3. Poor Not Afraid Zhu Shaowen, the founder of crosstalk, is known as 'Poor Not Afraid'. He mainly tells single crosstalk, and he can sing. Before he starts talking every day, he sprinkles words on the ground with white sand. 4. Wang Xiaobian Wang Xiaobian plays Zhong Fan, which is a unique program in Tianqiao. Zhong Fan is a large bamboo pole with a diameter of about half a foot and a length of more than three feet. There are also two strings of copper bells. When practicing, it makes a 'clang clang' sound. The whole Zhong Fan weighs dozens of pounds, throws it up and holds it in his hand, tops it on his shoulder, head, chest and back, and practices several unique skills. Finally, he throws the Zhong Fan up and catches it with his front teeth. 5. Shen San Shen San, who practices qigong and wrestling, is originally named Shen You San. His best programs are 'Double Wind Through Ears' and 'Chest Opening Stone'. 'Double Wind Through Ears' is to smash bricks on the temples. 'Chest Opening Stone' is to press a stone mill on the chest, smash the millstone with a hammer, and the person is safe and sound. 6. Cheng Shazi Cheng Shazi, whose name is unknown. But as soon as Cheng Shazi, who is famous for playing bear and topping bowls, is mentioned, he is well-known far and near. Cheng Shazi has a solid foundation and outstanding skills. He can top thirteen flower bowls on his head, and can also bend over and practice several tricks. After his performance, he beats the gong and drum to play the bear. 7. Chang Shazi Chang Shazi who smashes stones. He can split large goose stones with his palms, and can also poke stones with his fingers. After his performance, he sells his 'Bai Bu Zeng Li Wan' to the audience. 8. Sai Huo Donkey Originally named Guan Dejun. He has a donkey-shaped prop, which is made of black cloth and finely depicted. It looks lifelike when worn on the body. During the performance, a 'dry bridge' made of three-legged stools is set up in the field. Then his wife, Guan Jinfeng, who has put on makeup, rides on the donkey's back and walks on the 'dry bridge', performing various difficult and thrilling actions.