Tucked away on the east side of North Deshengmen Street in Beijing lies a small alley named Shangqin Hutong. It is only 246 meters in length and may seem ordinary at first glance, yet behind its name lies an interesting piece of wordplay and a story of the rise and fall of…
The first time I stood in the middle of Lingjing Hutong, I was truly amazed—it completely shattered my preconceived notion of Beijing hutongs as “narrow, cramped, and low-ceilinged.” It’s not the kind of old alley where you have to walk sideways; instead, it’s a unique hutong wide enough for cars…
After exploring the bustling Nanluoguxiang, take a turn into the adjacent Mao’er Hutong for a stroll through time. This hutong connects to Di’anmenwai Street at its western end. Though short, it conceals numerous top-tier historical sites—from imperial gardens to the former residence of the last empress—making it a rich repository of…
If you visit Nanluoguxiang in Beijing, don’t miss the quiet, story-filled Yu’er Hutong next door. Like a“fishbone” on the western side of Nanluoguxiang’s “fish spine,” it hides centuries of history and the footprints of artistic masters. Quick Overview The Name and Location of Yu’er Hutong Yu’er Hutong connects to the…
If you enjoy exploring Beijing’s old neighborhoods, this narrow lane called Ouya Hutong is well worth a visit. Though absent from major tourist maps, it holds stories of ordinary life in old Beijing.
Want to experience a Beijing that is both ancient and trendy, brimming with the vibrancy of daily life? Then take a stroll down Lanman Hutong.
Beijing is home to numerous old hutongs whose names hold hidden stories. Today, we take you on a tour of a quiet lane—Zhengjue Hutong—and tell the tale of an ancient Ming Dynasty temple that once stood here.
North of Beijing’s Huguo Temple Street lies a long north-south hutong named Mianhua Hutong. It stretches from Luo’er Hutong in the north to Huguo Temple Street in the south.
On the western bank of Beijing’s Xihai (Jishuitan) lies a tiny short lane—Xiaotongjing Hutong. It stretches east to the western bank of Xihai and west to North Xinhua Street.
