founder of the Beijing Postcards historical tour and research company, explains how to uncover hidden hutong history. The old banks: Shijia Hutong “This hutong, just southeast of Yangmeizhu ...

The best way for a newcomer to see them is through a rickshaw tour offered by the Beijing Hutong Tourist Agency. You may be shaking your head - how can one learn anything through an organized tour?

Ancient hutong (alleyway) neighborhoods are a distinguishing feature of Beijing, of which, Yandai Xiejie and the neighboring Nanluoguxiang are outstanding examples. [Photo by Wu Luping/For China ...

Bolded names and numbers in the text below correspond with our map of this bicycle tour. Set out from Chang ... the political nerve center of Beijing, named for the two lakes of Zhong Hai (Middle ...

If take a walk in Yangmeizhu Xiejie, one can find a vibrant alley that blends traditional architecture with modern lifestyle and cultural creativity. Yangmeizhu Xiejiepresents a scene of everyday life ...

BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing ... making it an ideal destination for those who want to experience the authentic hutong culture. When night falls, the alley restores to quiet ...