beijing Hutong,travel beijing old hutong with local beijing tour

“Hutong”, which means “alley” in English, began to build in Yuan dynasties. Through development of three dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing, Beijing Hutong has been formed. At the two sides of the Hutong are traditional dwelling house “Siheyuan”. All the “Siheyuan” were build orderly with gray brick and tile. When you come to a Siheyuan, you will be surprised to find that all the directions in which have houses. It is the reason why we call it “Siheyuan”. In which, there are always old trees, big goldfish tank and one or two pets, and people lived there are always comfortable and peaceful. Beijing “Hutong” reflects the ancient life of common people in the past; it witnesses the history vicissitudes in hundreds of years.

Now “Hutong” has become special scenery in Beijing and Living in “Hutong” is a new fashionable way of life. Most of foreigners from all over the world would like to try this novel living style and experience the common life of Beijing people. Some of them even rent or buy such dwelling house as their home in Beijing.