The End of Guijie (Ghost Street) As We Know It?

Foodies used to making the 1,472-meter-long strip of spicy Chinese delicacies on Guijie their go-to spot beware: The western half of the street will be closed to parking and taxi dropoffs for the next two months as the street goes through a major upgrade that may leave the popular dining strip nothing like its former incarnation.

According to the Beijing Times, the Dongcheng district government will begin what is expected to be a five-month-long renovation project tomorrow, with the first phase being the replacement of gas pipelines and the installation of additional fire hydrants along the street. Restaurants found violating fire safety regulations will also be shut.

During the construction, city officials will not only forbid parking, but will also block people from pulling over to jump out of a car or cab. Bikes are apparently ok, but we suggest checking with the 80 auxiliary policemen that will be stationed along the street during construction before leaving your bike anywhere.

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