Lao She Teahouse (Qianmen Branch)

Historical Origins: Lao She Teahouse was founded in 1988 and named after the renowned People's Artist, Mr. Lao She. Its predecessor was developed from the Big Bowl of Tea Youth Teahouse in 1979. With the business tenet of "revitalizing the ancient tea culture of the motherland and nurturing the flowers of national art", it combines Beijing-flavored culture with tea culture and is a teahouse with profound cultural deposits.

Cultural Features: It is a gathering place of Beijing-flavored teahouse culture that integrates six traditional forms of old Beijing teahouses, namely book teahouses, dining teahouses, pure teahouses, large teahouses, wild teahouses, and Qingyin Tables. Here, tourists can enjoy various traditional folk art performances such as Peking Opera, folk art, acrobatics, and magic, experiencing the charm of traditional old Beijing culture. In addition, the teahouse often holds some cultural activities such as tea culture lectures and calligraphy exhibitions, providing a platform for tourists to understand and experience traditional Chinese culture.

Atmosphere and Environment: The environment of Lao She Teahouse (Qianmen Branch) is antique, and its decoration style is full of the charm of old Beijing. The tables, chairs, and tea sets in the teahouse all adopt a traditional Chinese style, creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. Here, tourists can taste various famous teas such as Longjing, Biluochun, and Tieguanyin. Meanwhile, they can also taste various old Beijing-flavored snacks such as fried sauce noodles, pea yellow, and donkey rolling, allowing tourists to experience the unique flavor of old Beijing while enjoying the delicious food.

Business Forms: Lao She Teahouse (Qianmen Branch) encompasses four major business forms: tea, opera, dining, and gifts. Besides providing tea and snacks, it also has a dedicated stage where wonderful artistic performances are held every day. In addition, the teahouse also deals in various gifts related to tea culture such as tea leaves and tea sets, allowing tourists to purchase souvenirs with Beijing characteristics here.