Recently, Tianhuizhai, an old shop with a history of over 100 years, reopened at 26, Xizhuan Hutong, Xicheng District, offering an abundance of snuff, a dazzling array of exquisite snuff bottles, and various cultural souvenirs related to snuff bottles. Inside the shop, there are three main exhibition areas dedicated to “Snuff Culture”, “Tianhuizhai’s Heritage”, and “History of Snuff Bottles”.
It’s noteworthy that Xizhuan Hutong, where Tianhuizhai Snuff Culture Museum is located, sits in the heart of the western part of the Caishikou area. The museum has become a neighbor to the popular Cafe Luciole, and not far away is the newly opened Sanwanghu Coffee & Bar (Niujie Street Branch). To the west, there are countless culinary delights on Niujie Street, while to the east lies the Fayuan Temple neighborhood, one of the most scenic destination for a trip to hutongs.
The western part of the Caishikou area itself is a model of old city protection and urban renewal in Xicheng, with typical demonstrative effects and governance standards. It has successively won numerous honors, including the inaugural “Best Practice Award for Urban Renewal in Beijing” and the “2023 Excellent Case of Innovative Development in Urban Renewal in China”.
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