Calendar store's date with destiny

Traditional shop hidden in an old Beijing alleyway holds key to past and future, and is a New Year's must for the devoted

When it comes to ringing in the New Year, a spartan 20-square-meter shop in an old Beijing alleyway has been the go-to place each December for those looking to the future.

Known by some as the "Last Calendar Store", it is a small piece of history and a reminder of a simpler time.