In Beijing’s Xicheng District lies Liuhai Hutong, a quiet lane stretching from Songshu Street in the east to Deshengmen Inner Street in the west, merely a few hundred meters in total length.
In Beijing, the crisscrossing hutongs are like the capillaries of this ancient city. Today, we’ll take you to a special little lane—Hongshan Hutong. It is short, taking only two or three minutes to walk from one end to the other, yet the stories it holds span centuries. Quick Facts Where…
If you’re looking for a unique hutong experience in Beijing, Jiuwan Hutong is definitely one of the most distinctive options. As Beijing’s most winding alley, this 390-meter-long lane actually features 13 turns. In such a compact space, you can easily find yourself in a fun “lost” situation if you’re not…
If you’re looking for a tranquil hutong experience near Shichahai, Longtoujing Hutong is an excellent choice. Unlike the bustling tourist hutongs nearby, this place offers a relaxed atmosphere, vibrant local life, and authentic traditional Old Beijing architecture—less noise, more charm. Having lived in Beijing for over a decade, I always…
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 Sanzuoqiao 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.
