New bar street takes shape

A bar opening tomorrow on Beiluoguxiang is the latest example of a growing trend that has seen shops take advantage of the street's proximity to Nanluoguxiang (NLGX) Pedestrian Street, minus the cost, the kitsch and the chaos.

Zhang Jinkui, owner of the bar, which will be called Yuewang, is optimistic about the development of the street.

"Beiluoguxiang is going to be the next Nanluoguxiang," he said. "But now is the time to invest here before the street gets overwhelmed by too many businesses."