东城区史家胡同51、53、55号宅院

Three adjacent courtyard houses numbered 51, 53, and 55 on Shijia Hutong feature traditional Chinese architectural elements with symmetrical layouts and tiled roofs.

The residences, constructed during the Qing Dynasty, reflect the architectural style prevalent in Beijing's hutongs when the area served as an educational center.

These buildings represent the traditional siheyuan design, where multiple generations of families lived together around central courtyards according to Chinese customs.

The buildings maintain their original features and can be viewed from Shijia Hutong, which connects Chaoyangmen South Street to Dongsi South Street.

The residences stand near the location where the Bureau of Educational Missions to the United States conducted examinations for Chinese students in the late Qing period.

Location: Dongcheng District

GPS coordinates: 39.91839,116.41970

Latest update: November 16, 2025 21:17