Nestled within the bustling Wangfujing Street in Beijing, Heping Guoju—meaning “pastry shop”—offers a vivid recreation of the city’s 1980s charm.
This immersive experience transports visitors back in time, featuring iconic Beijing elements such as hutongs, oil stores, train stations, and grocery stores from four decades ago. It presents a tangible glimpse into old Beijing culture.
As guests meander through the nostalgic setting, they can relive childhood memories by tasting traditional walnut cakes or savoring handmade candies.
For many Beijingers born in the 1980s, Heping Guoju serves as a time machine, evoking a sense of nostalgia while highlighting the rapid transformation of China’s capital.
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