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…
If you’re already in Nanluoguxiang, don’t rush to walk the entire length of the main street and leave. Head west into Mao’er Hutong—it takes less than 10 minutes—and you’ll leave the commercialized tourist district behind to discover a different side of Beijing.
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. Pre-trip Tip: If this is your first visit to Nanluoguxiang, don’t just treat…
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.
Pre-trip Considerations: If you’re exploring the Huguosi area and looking for a hutong that doesn’t take too long to walk through but offers a glimpse into modern history and old Beijing life, Mianhua Hutong is a great addition to your itinerary. What makes this place truly special isn’t a single…
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.
