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A place for exploration of you career. For many years Guijie St has provided a living for people who have nothing to do with eating. Girls selling roses, peddlers vending cigarettes and cds, and taxi drivers cruising for fares all add to the streets' liveliness.

The most vivid reflection of nightlife in Beijing. It's not easy to find somewhere that's open all night after a busy work day in this cold, windy city. Guijie Street's 100 restaurants serve specialties from Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, and Hu'nan provinces including everything from hotpots to barbecues making it a favorite spot of night owls. . During weekends, thousands of people indulge themselves in beer and "spicy little things" until midnight, and then go home to sleep.

A cradle of friendship and love. New friends and new lovers find themselves melting into each other, along with all the other people as soon as they go to Guijie St. Rolling up their cuffs, grabbing for lobsters with both hands, and shouting loudly they come closer to each other by getting rid of their every day masks. The hot dishes bring out sweat as well as true emotions. It is said that after going to Guijie once, your affection will increase tenfold.

The most Chinese way for dining. You never need to worry about interference when eating in Guijie St, as other people are too busy shouting and laughing while they eat to payany attention to you. Guijie St fits Chinese people's dining style. Businessmen with accents from all over the country may make deals occasionally, acquaintances meet by chance, people swill beer, scoff lobsters, shout and boast as much as they like.

A place shows the most equality. Beijing is China's political and cultural center, home to a galaxy of celebrities, stars and moneybags, who often tend to put on airs. But in Guijie St they have to sit outside waiting their turns just like everyone else. There are no privileges in this street and you may be surprised to discover regular customers are actually famous authors, musicians or actors.

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