Hutong have something for everyone
China Daily | Updated: 2014-02-28 07:22
South Gong and Drum Lane (Nanluoguxiang) is a centuries-old community renowned for its rich history, beautiful hutong culture, specialty stores and distinctive cuisines.
The lane and its 16 hutong date back more than 800 years and saw the building of the then-capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in Beijing. Although swept by historical tides, it sat still, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties.
History can indeed be felt walking around the hutong, which are home to the most authentic and intact courtyards in the capital.
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