Beijing | Countdown to the Hutong era! Stroll along Beijing's Nanluoguxiang Street and explore the memories and new looks of the old city alleys

When talking about Beijing, in addition to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, Hutong is also an important symbol representing this city. During this visit, I decided to walk into the old Beijing Hutongs to experience the alleys that carry the memories of time. Walking into Nanluoguxiang, the tiles on the roofs seem to be telling stories of the past. Compared with the high-rise buildings and fast pace of the city, life in the hutongs seems much more leisurely. However, modern elements are also incorporated into the hutongs. The old houses have been transformed into cafes, B&Bs or creative shops, attracting young people and tourists, adding a lot of vitality to this old street. In the hutongs, you can still find memories of Beijing's old days. Street stalls sell candied haws and noodles with soybean paste, and old people play chess leisurely. These scenes are full of warmth and tranquility. As the city develops, the old hutongs are gradually disappearing and many residents are moving to new residential areas. However, the hutong culture is still worth preserving and inheriting. The beauty of the hutongs lies not in their splendor, but in their historical memories and human touch. If you have the opportunity to visit Beijing, you might as well walk into the hutongs and feel the traces of the past between the bricks and tiles. Address: Yandaixie Street, Xicheng District, Beijing Transportation: Metro Line 2 "Guloudajie Station" 17 minutes walk #MarchGoodPlaces2025