Saishanglaojie, Inner Mongolia

Saishanglaojie literally means "Old street beyond the Great Wall". Located on the west of Dazhao Lamasery, it is an ancient street with the characteristics of Ming and Qing Dynasty.

As it is said during the Ming and Qing Dynasty, Dazhao Monastery was surrounded by four commercial streets, however, only preserved Saishanglaojie now. The street carries 400-year history of Hohhot, reputed as the represent of the old Hohhot city.

The street gathers valuable folk articles and curio. Along the street lines archaic houses as shops placing craftworks with strong campo national style, such as Mongolian knife, all sorts of wine set enchased the head portrait of Genghis Khan, exquisite horse head string instrument, Mongolian ornaments, sheepskin productions, etc.