Within Beijing’s network of hutongs, Dongmeichang Hutong and Ximeichang Hutong are two streets steeped in history. Their names date back to the early Qing Dynasty, when a coal yard was located here. According to historical records, the coal yard was located in the area south of Guangfu Temple, west of…

Tucked away in the intricate network of hutongs near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lies Qianjing Hutong, an unassuming little lane. Stretching a mere 311 meters in a north-south direction, it connects Nanguanfang Hutong and Beiguanfang Hutong.

Amid the labyrinth of hutongs near Shichahai Lake in Beijing lie Daxiangfeng Hutong and Xiaoxiangfeng Hutong, two ordinary yet story-rich lanes.

Nestled near Beijing’s Shichahai Lake lie two quiet, history-rich hutongs–Da Jinsi Hutong and Xiao Jinsi Hutong.

In the picturesque “Jinsitao” (Gold and Silk Set) hutong network of Beijing’s Shichahai area, there is a street full of stories—Nan Guanfang Hutong (South Official Residence Hutong). Like its neighbor, Beiguanfang Hutong, its name originates from the Qing Dynasty.

Across from the bustling bar street in Beijing’s Shichahai area lies a quiet, story-filled place—Beiguanfang Hutong.

In Beijing’s Shichahai district, there is an ancient alley known as “Houhai Nan’yan.” Running east to west with a slight northward incline, it begins at Yindingqiao Hutong in the east and ends at Liuyin Street in the west, with a total length of approximately 230 meters.

We walked through Ya’er Hutong. Today, let’s explore its immediate neighbor: Houhai Beiyan. These two lanes are back-to-back neighbors.

Near the Shichahai Scenic Area in Beijing, in addition to the bustling Yandai Xiejie, there is a quiet and historic alleyway called Baimi Xiejie. It stretches 353 meters from northeast to southwest, connecting Baimi Beixiang and Lechunfang Hutong.