🏮 Beijing in May: Hutong Flower Walk – A Dreamy Spring Stroll

#cherryblossom25 If you’re in Beijing this May, don’t miss the blooming hutongs! With traditional grey-tiled roofs and green trees, the alleys are bursting with roses, Chinese roses, and hydrangeas in white, pink, red, and green. Pigeons flutter above red walls, street vendors call out in the alleys, and the scent of coffee drifts from cozy cafés—it’s a perfect mix of old Beijing life and modern chill. 🌿 Route Overview (Approx. 4 km, 4 hours): Start at Gulou Dajie Subway Station (Exit G) → ➡️ Zhuzhong Hutong (铸钟胡同) ➡️ Lingdang Hutong (铃铛胡同) ➡️ Beiluoguxiang (北锣鼓巷) ➡️ Cheliandian Hutong (车辇店胡同) ➡️ Guozijian Street (国子监街) ➡️ Jiaodaokou North 1st Alley (交道口北头条) ➡️ Shoubi Hutong (寿比胡同) 📸 Key Highlights: Zhuzhong Hutong: Look for the rose vines spilling out in front of Dianjiangchun Café (点绛唇咖啡店) — a romantic photo spot 🌹 Lingdang Hutong: Best place to snap the Drum Tower framed by hutong alleyways, with lots of pigeons flying overhead 🕊️ Guozijian Street: Historic vibe with red walls and stone plaques — pairs perfectly with a mid-walk coffee stop ☕ Perfect for: Spring flower lovers, street photographers, and anyone who wants to feel the everyday beauty of old Beijing with a modern twist 🌼📷 #thingstodo