Nanluoguxiang – A Distinctive Hutong in Beijing

Nanluoguxiang is actually an ancient Hutong located in Dongcheng District. North from Gulou East Street to south to Pingan Street, Nanluoguxiang has a width of 8 meters and length of 787 meters. As one of the most ancient streets in Beijing, Nanluoguxiang was built in Yuan Dynasty and has a history more than 740 years. … More Nanluoguxiang – A Distinctive Hutong in Beijing

Beijing Hutong Tour Routes Recommended

Hutong, refers to the lanes and alleys in the main streets of town and village, also means the relatively small streets leading into the inside of residential area. It is an integral part of local transportation. Hutong is a major feature of Beijing, with the famous ones such as Nanluoguxiang, Yandaixiejie, Dongjiaominxiang and Shichahai.   Route 1: Drum Tower — Shichahai — Yinding … More Beijing Hutong Tour Routes Recommended

A Classroom Theme Restaurant in Beijing Hutong

In the fleeting autumn, I always have a kind of nostalgic sincerity.  Last weekend, my girlfriends and I entered a nostalgic theme restaurant in a lane near Beijing Nanluoguxiang.  Gently push the door, we saw blackboard on the wall, badminton rackets in a corner, dirty deflated football, all kinds of objects embedded under the glass … More A Classroom Theme Restaurant in Beijing Hutong