Yabaolu

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yabaolu Market (Chinese: 雅宝路; pinyin: yǎbǎolù, Yabao Road) in Beijing, China, unofficially named Russiatown, is settled primarily by Russian traders from Siberia. Like many ethnic enclaves, it has its own unique culture imported by its residents. The focal point of the district is a large market. Business signs are mostly in Russian and written in the Cyrillic alphabet, a surprise to many tourists.