Nanluoguxiang is more than just a 780-meter-long commercial street. The real draw is the 16 hutongs that radiate like fish bones east and west, with the main street as their central axis. This area is home to numerous traditional siheyuan courtyards, historic residences, and former homes of famous figures, and…
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…
