Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Beijing Hutong Tour

Beijing Hutongs (old alleyways or siheyuan, the traditional courtyard residences) is highly recommended if you would like to have a glimpse into Beijing’s Yesterday. You may explore the narrow alleys by rickshaw and on foot or by bike.


Hutong means Well in Mongolian. Beijing hutong alleys are formed by lines of Siheyuan, old Beijing residences, called courtyard or quad in English. Thus, hutong also refer to the neighborhood formed by lines of hutong alleys and Siheyuan houses. That is the best window to learn the local Beijing resident.

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Top Hutongs in Beijing

Bada Hutong (The Great Eight Hutong) was formerly Beijing’s largest red light district in its history. Bada hutong is part of a location name of eight hutongs situated closely.

Ju’er is also called Centipede Lane.

Dongjiaominxiang was famous for its diplomatic function, while Xijiaominxiang played more important role as a bankers’ land.

Xijiaominxiang

Golden Fish Hutong

Nanluoguxiang Hutong

Maoer Hutong

Yandaixiejie Hutong

Liulichang Hutong

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