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.
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.
If you’ve grown tired of the crowds at Shichahai and the commercialization of Yandai Xiejie, why not turn into Dashiqiao Hutong, a nearby alley with almost no tourists?
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…
Nestled beside Beijing’s famous Houhai Scenic Area lies a charming little lane—Dongming Hutong. Though short in length, it has become a fascinating spot to explore thanks to its unique history and irregular shape. Quick Overview | Decide in 10 Seconds If It’s Worth a Visit Where is Dongming Hutong and…
