Nanluoguxiang, Traditional hutong in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
The 800-meter-long narrow street contains eight parallel hutongs on each side with traditional gray walls and tiled roofs of residential courtyards.
The alley originated during the Yuan Dynasty construction of Dadu around 1271 and received its current name during the Qing Dynasty in 1750.
Former residences of notable figures, including artist Qi Baishi and Empress Wan Rong, stand within the interconnected network of alleyways.
The street features 115 establishments, including restaurants, cafes, pottery workshops, boutiques, and accommodations ranging from backpacker hostels to courtyard hotels.
The sixteen side hutongs and main lane earned recognition as one of Beijing's first 25 historic protected areas in November 1990.
Location: Jiaodaokou Subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 39.94250,116.39600
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:28
Beijing offers photographers a mix of imperial palaces, Buddhist temples, traditional hutongs, and contemporary architecture. The city combines the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City with modern structures like the CCTV Headquarters and Bird's Nest stadium. Historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace stand alongside the 798 Art Zone and Sanlitun's bars. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the National Centre for the Performing Arts, this collection includes locations across multiple districts. Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Yandaixiejie Hutong showcase traditional alleyways, while Beihai Park and Jingshan Park provide elevated viewpoints. Temples like Yonghe and Fayuan, plus the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, add to the city's architectural variety for social media content.
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