Within Beijing’s intricate network of hutongs (traditional alleyways), Ya’er Hutong stands out as a unique lane where history, literature, and the vibrant pulse of daily life converge.
Zhishanmen Street is located in the northeastern part of Beijing’s Xicheng District. It runs east from Jingshan West Street to the Zhishan Gate of Beihai Park, from which it gets its name.
Beijing’s hutongs are far more than ordinary streets connecting the city; they are the beating heart of the ancient capital, a three-dimensional chronicle of history, culture, and social change.
By the picturesque lakeside of Beijing’s Shichahai, stands a uniquely colored ancient architectural complex with a long history—the Imperially Built Fire Virtue True Lord Temple.
When you visit Beijing, if you only see the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, your journey isn’t quite complete. In the heart of old Beijing, there is an old lane with 750 years of history—Nanluogu Xiang.
The Bell and Drum Towers of Beijing, located in the Dongcheng District, collectively refer to two magnificent ancient structures—the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower.
In northeast Beijing lies a unique place where old factories and modern art blend seamlessly. Amidst crumbling red brick walls and rusted steel pipes stand stylish galleries and creative graffiti—this is the 798 Art District.
Tired of the crowds at Nanluoguxiang? Want to experience the authentic, everyday life of old Beijing? Just a 5-minute walk from Qianmen and Dashilan lies a 600-year-old sloping alley—Yangmeizhu Xiejie. Here, you won’t find shoulder-to-shoulder tour groups—just locals chatting on their doorsteps, designer studios tucked away in the depths of…
