| Hutongs are old-style city streets. In Beijing, they are an important part of the city culture. Thanks to Beijing's long history, almost every Hutong has its story, and some even have to do with historic activities. Different from the Forbidden City （紫禁城）and the Summer Palace, the Hutongs show the culture of Beijingers. Hutongs are neighborhoods which still form the heart of Old Beijing. |
There are thousands of Hutongs in Beijing. People built them during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynastics（朝代）. The following are some famous Hutongs. ·Nanluoguxiang People built it during the Yuan Aynasty, but it got its name during the Qing Dynasty, around 1750. It's about 800 meters long. There are many restaurants, cafes and shops around it. Thousands of visitors go there to have fun every day, which makes it one of the most popular. ·Lingjing Hutong This hutong is near Xidan. It is about 600 meters long and 32 meters wide. It is the widest hutong in Beijing. ·Mao'er Hutong This hutong is in the Dongcheng District. It is 585meters long and 7 meters wide. It is famous for its old features（特征）and traditional local food. A lot of famous people once lived there, such as Wan Rong and Feng Guozhang. ·Fangjia Hutong This hutong is also in the Dongcheng District. It's 676 meters long. There are many small coffee shops and restaurants. Many young artists and photographers like to go there to work and look for creative works. If you want to have a close look at the local life, hutongs are great places to visit. | |
