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The Hutong Postcards



Hutong refers to old, narrow lanes unique to Beijing. They first appeared when Kublai Khan of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) made Beijing his capital. The construction of such lanes continued during the Ming and Qing dynasties. At one time, thousands of hutong radiated from the Forbidden City. Together with traditional courtyard houses, they are the embodiment of the old Beijing lifestyle.



Beijing's Hutong Alleys

Beijing's Hutong Alleys
Beijing's Hutong Alleys


The Liulichang Culture Street
The Liulichang Culture Street


The Nanluoguxiang Hutong
The Nanluoguxiang Hutong


The Caochang Wutiao Hutong
The Caochang Wutiao Hutong


The Shichahai Hutong
The Shichahai Hutong


The Zhuanta Hutong
The Zhuanta Hutong


The Fangjia Hutong after a rain
The Fangjia Hutong after a rain


The gateway of a traditional compound
The gateway of a traditional compound


Siheyuan (Courhard Houses) after snow
Siheyuan (Courhard Houses) after snow


The Fushouli Hutong
The Fushouli Hutong


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