Experience Cultural Sense of Hutong and Characteristics of Beijing

english.visitbeijing.com.cn
2020-12-16

Hutong Culture is one of the tourism characteristics of Beijing. It not only witnesses the development history of Beijing, but also the carrier of life memories of several generations. To travel in Beijing, you must visit these hutongs to feel the life and culture of Beijing.

Nanluogu Xiang

Nanluogu Xiang is now one of the characteristic tourist attractions in Beijing, where many delicious snacks and special shops gathered, and its most fundamental feature is the Hutong scenery. Every lane in Nanluo is not very broad, full of ancient style and charm. Here, each alley has a different name and a different story, and each story can draw out a section of history, which is worth visiting.

Address: Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Yandai Xiejie

The formation of Yandai Xiejie can be said to be related to the changes of Shichahai river bank. It is a street with an east-west oblique trend. The architectural style around it is similar to that of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the buildings are elegant and simple. Here you can experience the style of old Beijing, and also feel the city customs in the capital.

Address: Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District

Mao'er Hutong

Mao'er Hutong is one of the most famous hutongs in Beijing, one of the top ten hutongs in Beijing, ranking the fourth. No. 9 and No. 11 of Mao'er Hutong is Keyuan, which is one of the most representative private gardens in the capital city. Moreover, the starting point of Mao'er Hutong intersects with the famous Nanluogu Xiang. In the past, it is Ju'er Hutong, which was the residence of Ronglu, who was the first auxiliary of military aircraft and grand secretary, was also here. At the end of Mao'er Hutong is the Yandai Hutong, which shows that Mao'er Hutong is the place where you can feel the old Beijing flavor most.

Address: Mao'er Hutong, Jiaodaokou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

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