Hutong Tour In Xicheng District

Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast disappearing. In this one hour tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.

Beijing Hutong

The hutongs give a wonderful glimpse into the world of yesterday in Beijing.
Beijing Hutong

The hutongs give a wonderful glimpse into the world of yesterday in Beijing.
Hutong Tour in Rickshaw

You can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family.
Hutong Family Visit

You will have a chance to visit the local residents who still live in Hutong courtyard.
Hutong Tour in Rickshaw

You can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow Hutong alleys.
Hutong Tour in Rickshaw

You can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the Hutong narrow alleys.
Hutong Rickshaw

Take a rickshaw to ride through the Hutong narrow alleys.
Hutong Tour

You will have change to get close to local people by visiting Hutong alleys.
Hutong Rickshaw

Taking a rickshaw riding through is a great way to experience the charm of old Beijing alleys.
Hutong Tour in Rickshaw

You can hop on a rickshaw to ride through Hutong narrow alleys.
Hutong Tour

You will have the change to get in touch with local Beijingers when visiting Hutong.
Red Lantern

Days before Chinese New Year, department stores, official buildings, office buildings and streets will be decorated with Red Lanterns and Red Couplets.
Niangao

Southern Chinese eat "niangao" (New Year cake made of glutinous rice flour) during Chinese New Year, because a homophone of "Niangao", means "higher and higher every year".
Carving and sculptures of Hutong

Hutong contains a large amount of exquisite brick carvings on the wall.
Carving and sculptures of Hutong

Hutong contains a large amount of exquisite brick carvings on the wall.
White Tower of Hutong

The best way to experience hutong is to simply wander around the alleys to see its stone plaques and red walls.
Hutong Biking

Hutong Biking
Hutong Biking

Hutong Biking is a different way to explore the highlights of hutong alleys.
Hutong Area
Hutong Tour in Rickshaw

Hop on a rickshaw to ride through Hutong narrow alleys.
Hutong

Hutong in Rickshaw
Hutong Tour

Take a Hutong tour by rickshaw.
Hutong Tour

Take a Hutong tour in the rickshaw.
Hutong

Take a Hutong tour in the rickshaw.
Beijing Hutong Zhang Folk Art Museum

Beijing Hutong Zhang Folk Art Museum
Hutong Tour

Take a Hutong tour by rickshaw.
Hutong Area

Hutong Area
Hutong

Take a hutong tour in the rickshaw.
Hutong rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys

Hutong rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys
Hutong rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys

The Hutong by Rickshaw
Sky

Looking up to the sky, maybe you will have a different feeling.
Decoration

Residents in hutong really know how to beautify their houses with some small decorations.
Hutong

Many of Beijing’s ancient hutongs still stand, and a number of them have been designated protected areas.
Hutong

In beijing, it is a memorable trip to tour in hutong by rickshaw.
River
Tour

In beijing, it is a memorable trip to tour in hutong by rickshaw.
Hutong
A Red Gate with Couplets

Pasting couplets on the gates to seek good luck is a tradition in China.
Inside of Siheyuan

Many of Beijing’s ancient hutongs still stand, and many people still live here.
Pumpkin

Residents in hutong like to plant vegetables in their courtyards.
Plants

Some plants in courtyard beautify people's life.
Little Fish

Living in hutong alow people to plant flowers or feed fish to delight their life.
Couplet

Pasting couplets on the gates to seek good luck is a tradition in China.
Flowers

People like to plant some flowers in leisure time.
Hutong

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Big Tree

A tree was growed in the courtyard,and now it becomes big.
Siheyuan
Well

Every family has a well in their curtyard in hutong.
Siheyuan

All family members live in a siheyuan, creating a cordial atmosphere.
Rickshaw

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Rickshaw

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Rickshaw

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Sitting on Rickshaw

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Touring in Hutong

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Touring in Hutong

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
Siheyuan
A Red Gate with Couplets

Pasting couplets on the gates to seek good luck is a tradition in China.
Chatting

Family members talked with each other in siheyuan, creating a cordial atmosphere.
A Red Gate with Couplets

Pasting couplets on the gates to seek good luck is a tradition in China.
Hutong

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Heshun Mansion

Heshun Mansion is a peculiar restaurant located in Hutong of Beijing.
Hutong

Many of Beijing’s ancient hutongs still stand, and a number of them have been designated protected areas.
A Lane

The lane in hutong is narrow and people always use a bicycle as vehicle.
Hutong

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Family Talk

Family members talked with each other here, creating a cordial atmosphere.
No Parking

Many of Beijing’s ancient hutongs still stand, and many people still live here now. But the narrow lane doesn't allow a car going through.
Tourists

Many of Beijing’s ancient hutongs still stand, and a number of them have been designated protected areas, drawing many tourists every year.
Hutong

In Beijing, hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences.
The Door of A Siheyuan

Siheyuan literally means a courtyard surrounded by four buildings, many neighbourhoods were formed by joining one siheyuan to another to form a hutong.
The Door of A Siheyuan

Siheyuan literally means a courtyard surrounded by four buildings, many neighbourhoods were formed by joining one siheyuan to another to form a hutong.
Lane

Sometimes the lines between houses are so narrow that only one person can pass at a time.
Inside of A Siheyuan

Siheyuan literally means a courtyard surrounded by four buildings, many neighbourhoods were formed by joining one siheyuan to another to form a hutong.
Screen Wall

Normally, there is a screen wall inside the gate of Siheyuan , for privacy, superstition holds that it also protects the house from evil spirits.
Sculpt Under Roof

Throughout Chinese history, the siheyuan composition was the basic pattern used for residences, so people take pains to decorate it by all means.
Carved Patterns

Throughout Chinese history, the siheyuan composition was the basic pattern used for residences, so people take pains to decorate it by all means.
Main House of Siheyuan

The building positioned to the north and facing the south is considered the main house.
Carved Patterns

Throughout Chinese history, the siheyuan composition was the basic pattern used for residences, so people take pains to decorate it by all means.
Hutong

Many of the old hutongs of Beijing disappeared in recent years, sometimes we only can have a glimps of its original details through pictures.
Hutong

Going through a long history, the wall is damaged in a degree.
Hutong

Many of the old hutongs of Beijing disappeared in recent years, sometimes we only can have a glimps of its original details through pictures.
Hutong

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Hutong

Many of the old hutongs of Beijing disappeared in recent years, sometimes we only can have a glimps of its original details through pictures.
Hutong

Some hutons are disappearing, many residents left the lanes where their families lived for generations for apartment buildings with modern amenities.
Carved Patterns

Throughout Chinese history, the siheyuan composition was the basic pattern used for residences, so people take pains to decorate it by all means.
Hutong

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Stone Lion

A pair of stone lions are often placed outside the gate of siheyuan to protect the house from evil spirits.
Locked Door

Some hutons are disappearing, many residents left the lanes where their families lived for generations for apartment buildings with modern amenities.
Gate

Every hutong has its anecdotes, and some are even associated with historic events.
Roof with Grass

Through a long history, even grasses began to root in the roof of the house.
Hutong

Going through a long history, the wall is damaged in a degree.
Roof with Grass

Through a long history, even grasses began to root in the roof of the house.
Honeycomb Briquet

In winter, chinese people burn honeycomb briquet to warm the house and cook.
Hutong
Hutong

We can have a glimps of the living environment of residents in hutong.
Inside of Siheyuan

We can have a glimps of the living environment of residents in hutong.
Birdcages

people who lived in hutong like keeping birds in leisure time.
Hutong

Through a long history, even grasses began to root in the roof of the house.
Steps

Going through a long history, the steps are damaged in a degree.
Hutong

Every hutong has its anecdotes, and some are even associated with historic events.
Hutong

There is a roof above the door as a shelter from the rain.
Bicycles

In the past, people lived in hutong used bicycles as vehicle.
An Old Style Door

Hutong represents an important culture element of Beijing city. It goes through a long history and forms the heart of Old Beijing.
Antiques Shop

The old antiques shop is still in operating, although it seems that the house is poor.
Hutong

The older neighborhoods survive today, offering a glimpse of life in the capital city as it has been for generations.
A Part of Hutong

Many of the old hutongs of Beijing disappeared in recent years, sometimes we only can have a glimps of its original details through pictures.
Hutong in Winter

Thanks to Beijing’s long history and status as capital for six dynasties, almost every hutong has its anecdotes, and some are even associated with historic events.
Lights

When it gets dark, every family turns on the lights, hutong is in a peaceful atmosphere.
Rickshaw

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
RickshawS

When touring in Hutong, rickshaw is a commonly used vehicle.
A Door with Couplets

Pasting couplets on the gates to seek good luck is a tradition in China.

Hutong Tour In Xicheng District

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