Yangfang Hutong is one of the lesser-known hutongs in central Beijing. Tucked away from the usual tourist routes, it offers a glimpse into the most authentic local life of old Beijing. Unlike Beijing’s famous “Instagram-worthy” hutongs, this area is quiet and unpretentious, free from excessive commercialization, and still retains the…

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lies Yangjiaodeng Hutong, a small lane steeped in historical charm.

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lie two hutongs with delightfully interesting names–South Qianchuan Hutong and North Qianchuan Hutong.

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lies Qiangan Hutong, an ordinary-seeming lane that bears a wealth of history. Stretching straight and narrow from Qianhai West Street in the east to Sanqiaoqiao Hutong in the west, it can be seen in its entirety at a single glance.

If you wander through the Shichahai area of Beijing, you may step into an ancient lane named Sanzuoqiao Hutong.

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lies Liuyin Street, a tranquil hutong brimming with stories. Stretching north to south and lined with lush green trees, this street sits atop what was once a real flowing river.

Qianhai West Street lies near Beijing’s Shichahai Scenic Area. Starting from Di’anmen West Street in the south, it leads east to the North Bank of Qianhai and west to the northern entrances of Liuyin Street and Longtoujing Street. In the middle, it connects with many hutongs, including Sanzuoqiao Hutong, Zhanzi Hutong, and…

In Beijing’s Shichahai Scenic Area, Yindingqiao Hutong is a unique, poetic little lane, named after the Yinding Bridge that stands directly to its north. Winding south from the bridgehead of Yinding Bridge all the way to Nanguanfang Hutong, it stretches a mere 94 meters in length. Though the hutong itself…

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lies Zhanzi Hutong, a lane adjacent to the renowned scenic spot of Prince Gong’s Mansion. Winding north to south, this hutong was known as “Zhanzifang” (Felt Storage House) in the early Qing Dynasty, for it was once a place where felt—a thick woolen fabric that…