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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