Historic hutongs will be getting new lease on life

Seventy-five historic hutongs in Xicheng district will be renovated this year in an ongoing project aimed at improving the living conditions of residents and returning the aged structures to their former glory, according to Xicheng district commission of city administration and environment.

The project is likely to cost more than 22 million yuan, Beijing News reported.

The listed hutongs are in seven neighborhoods, including: Financial Street, Yuetan, Shichahai, Xinjiekou, Desheng, West Chang'an Avenue and Zhanlan Road.