hutong
All travel guides tagged with "hutong".
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beijingBeijing Xicheng District Guide: Beihai Park, Shichahai Lakes & the Best Hutong Area
Explore Beijing's Xicheng District — the Beihai imperial lake park, Shichahai's three connected lakes and bar street, the most authentic hutong neighbourhood, the Drum and Bell Towers, and the Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall.
Updated May 2026
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BeijingBeijing Drum Tower & Bell Tower Guide: Time in the Imperial Capital
Complete guide to Beijing's Drum Tower and Bell Tower — history, what to see, climbing tips, the drum performances, and exploring the surrounding Gulou neighborhood with its cafes, hutongs, and local life.
Updated May 2026
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Beijing 798 Art District & Hutong Culture Combined Guide 2026
Two faces of Beijing's creative soul: the 798 Art District in Dashanzi — former Bauhaus-designed military factory turned contemporary art hub — and the ancient hutong alleyway neighbourhoods of the old city. This 2026 guide combines both worlds, covering the best galleries, hutong neighbourhoods to explore, food, cycling routes, accommodation and what makes Beijing's cultural scene so unexpectedly rich.
Updated May 2026
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Nanluoguxiang Hutong Beijing Guide 2026: Street Food, Traditional Courtyard Lanes & Local Life
Nanluoguxiang is Beijing's most accessible hutong district — a 786-metre alley lined with courtyard houses, indie cafes, snack vendors, and craft shops. This guide covers the main street highlights, the quieter side lanes worth exploring, best local food, and how to get the most out of a Beijing hutong visit.
Updated May 2026
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