Nei Lian Sheng Xiedian

Frommer's Review

Cloth-soled "thousand layer happy shoes" (qianceng buxie), loved by martial arts stars and aging Communist leaders alike, are hard to find. Cheaper plastic-soled shoes are taking their place. A workshop behind this shop, founded in 1853, still turns them out; these shoes are well stitched and very comfortable. There are also some gorgeous women's shoes, modeled on Qing fashions. Fortunately, they are now available in larger sizes. Bargaining is fruitless. Open Sunday to Thursday 8:30am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 8:30am to 8:30pm.

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