When visiting Beijing, don’t miss Dengshikou—it’s a must-see alongside Wangfujing! This article provides an in-depth look at the history of the Ming Dynasty lamp market at Dengshikou, along with transportation routes, the best times to visit, budget tips, and nearby attractions, guiding you to this off-the-beaten-path, free destination in Beijing….
If you’ve already explored the famous Beihai Park in Beijing, admired its white dagoba and vast lake waters, you can keep an eye out for two little-known special gems in the park that are only open at specific times.
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.
Dashiqiao Hutong sits next to the Shichahai–Drum Tower area, offering a respite from the crowds on Yandai Xiejie and Nanluoguxiang. It is an old hutong where residents still live, and its main attraction is the former site of Nianhua Temple.
West of Beijing’s Old Gulou Street lies a quiet little lane named Xiaoshiqiao Hutong. Stretching 303 meters and running east to west, it curves slightly at the western end, leading to Dashiqiao Hutong and Xinkai Hutong.
When exploring Beijing’s hutongs, I always have a soft spot for those narrow alleys whose very names tell a story. Zhuzhong Hutong is just such a place—not long, not wide, and not a social media sensation—yet it harbors a Ming Dynasty imperial bell foundry, the world’s heaviest ancient bell, a…
