Locals stroll the streets of a Peking shopping district.
Peking, now known as Beijing, has more than 13,000 retail stores. Qianmen Street is one of the oldest shopping districts in the city and is home to a large number of traditional tea and fabric retailers. Tongrentang Pharmacy is one of the most famous stores in this district. Selling more than 3,000 varieties of Chinese medicines, it is well-known in both China and abroad.