The Hutong, an old-style city alley or lane, is one of the most distinctive features and must-see attractions in Beijing. There are thousands of hutongs in the city, many of which were built during the Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. We list the most famous hutong

Tian’anmen(Gate of Heavenly Peace), situated at the center of Beijing meaning in English, symbolizes the People's Republic of China. Built in 1417, it was formally called Chengtianmen (Gate of Heavenly Succession). At that time, it was the front gate of the Imperial City. By the end of the

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Xianyukou, with a history of over 570 years, has just reopened to the public on May 8th after a three-year renovation. As a renowned Hutong in Beijing, this folk custom commercial hub connects to the Qianmen Shopping Street and houses many ancient brands in the field of theaters, restaurants, T