Speaking of alleys, what do you think of? I think it must be about the memories of old Beijing. Although today's Beijing city has already been modernized and fashionable, it still cannot replace the meaning and memory of Hutongs to Beijing. Maybe it’s because I had a childhood in Hutongs when I was a child, so I love Hutongs from the bottom of my heart. Whether it’s the hawking in the Hutongs or the mischievous laughter of children, they are the most lively sounds in the Hutongs. , is also the most original sound of old Beijing.
If you also like this route and want to experience the oldest Beijing city, then you must not miss the next route arrangement, maybe you can also refer to it, let me, a native of Beijing, take you to listen to Beijing city.
Pre-departure route design:
Day 1: Nanluogu Alley + East Cotton Alley + Nanchizi Art Museum;
Day 2: 18 Half Hutongs + Hidden Mosques + Tongzhou Night Market
Day 3: Qianmen Street + Yangmeizhu Xiejie Hutongs + Panjiayuan Flea Market
What do you guys think of the overall feeling of this route? In fact, Nanluoguxiang was just passing by on the first day. If you want to visit Nanluoguxiang in depth, I am afraid it will take a whole day. Nanluoguxiang is not a purely commercial street. In fact, there are many former residences of celebrities, and you can also find a professional explanation. Let's simply take a look. The highlight is an alley that most tourists will ignore: East Cotton Alley.
Walk through Nanluoguxiang to find the Donghuaian Hutong full of artistic atmosphere;
Speaking of East Cotton Hutong, I believe that many friends must feel that it is relatively unfamiliar. Yes, this is an alley that will be ignored. Although it is not so famous, it is the most indispensable and most artistic alley in Beijing. An alley of atmosphere. Donghuaian Hutong is located in Donghuaian Hutong, Andingmen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. If you look down along the guardrail of Donghuaian Hutong, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery at both ends of the alley.
Although this hutong looks similar to many hutongs, there is the school building of the Central Academy of Drama here, and the artistic atmosphere instantly appreciates. And when you walk into the No. 15 courtyard, you will find that it is so different. It was originally part of the Fengshan residence of a celebrity in the late Qing Dynasty. Fengshan was appreciated by Lafayette. He has stayed abroad, visited Europe, and inspected the new German and Austrian army, so he has a soft spot for Western culture, so he built this Western-style arch in his old house. This kind of design is fundamentally different from other alleys at once, and it is hard to imagine that there is something special here.
Although the trees have withered and the flowers have not bloomed in winter, it still cannot stop the artistic atmosphere brought by the arch. The designs of the statues on both sides are different, and it will be more beautiful in summer. Admire the charm of these reliefs on a quiet winter day now. There are different families living here, and each door has some carefully thought-out designs. I instantly feel that this is the Beijing Hutong memory I want to find.
👏Special Tips:
There are no tickets for free, and there are currently people living there, so be careful not to make too much noise after entering, and don't disturb the residents.
📇Name: East Cotton Alley
🚥Address: East Cotton Alley, Nanluogu Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🚇Transportation: Nanluoguxiang Station of Metro Line 6 or Line 8
Playing in this alley can be arranged for a long time. Although it rained that day, it didn't affect my interest at all. Meet up with friends, take a leisurely walk in this alley, smell the aroma of coffee by chance, look up, a few interesting words make us very interested: "off the single yard", it turns out that there is a small alley next to it. There is a coffee shop hidden, and the name of the taste of childhood is also very nostalgic. So go in and sit down.
There are many nostalgic objects in the store, some of which belong to childhood memories, tape recorders, typewriters, and telephones. The fusion of all these adds some retro and nostalgic taste to the store. There are also some cakes and different tea drinks in the store to meet the needs of different people. After the rain, it is even more warm.
Order a cup of coffee☕️, or like other beverages, drink it to warm the winter in the alley. The equipment in the store is very nostalgic, no wonder there are childhood memories and emotions. Perhaps this is the trace of finding childhood, chatting with friends or dazed here, and a good time begins.
📇Store Name: Maojiu Cafe·
🚏Address: No. 19 East Cotton Alley, Nanluoguxiang, Beijing
🚇Transportation: 740 meters walk from Northeast Exit F of Nanluoguxiang Station of Metro Line 6/8
Have you ever thought that you can experience the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan water town in Beijing, and it is just near Tiananmen Square in the Forbidden City. Such a place really breaks the impression of Beijing.
When you walk in, there really is a breath of crossing the water town. The place here is actually not big, and there is currently an exhibition that you can visit. The current exhibition is the ink painting of Tai Xiangzhou, where you can discover the "secret" about the dragon. After the visit, it is very beautiful to rest in the courtyard, even if you are in a daze quietly.
🎨The exhibition hall of the art museum covers an area of 1,500 square meters. The main exhibition hall has two floors, and it inherits the characteristics of traditional Chinese aesthetic architecture. The light and shadow of the window lattice on the wall is itself a work, and you can experience the artistic atmosphere with your children. Two hours is enough for a lap. If you can’t think of the convenience of public transportation in Beijing, you can feel the Jiangnan water town. This must be the best choice.
⚠️Notes:
1. Dress:
No special clothing is allowed: including Hanfu, daily attire is acceptable.
2. Equipment:
Large photographic equipment, tripods, flashes, etc. are not allowed. I brought a very small octopus and had a hard time communicating that I could assist with the shoot without disturbing others.
3. Especially important:
👀 Make an appointment in advance! appointment! appointment!
The staff said that in order to ensure the feeling of visiting, visitors will be strictly restricted.
4. Be careful with children, children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to enter.
10:30-18:00
📇Address: Inside Hutong, No. 66, Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🚇Transportation: From Exit B of Tiananmen East Station of Metro Line 1, walk 750 meters
This day's itinerary is not rushed at all. You can not only experience the memories of the old Beijing Hutongs, but also get to know Beijing again. You can feel the pictures of Jiangnan water towns and the combination of the most classic pictures from the north and the south. Experience, to find the memories and pictures belonging to Beijing.
Eighteen half-hutongs are hidden in the sub-center of Beijing City, and mosques are hidden in the eighteen half-hutongs;
My hometown is located in Tongzhou District, Beijing, which is now the sub-center of Beijing City. There are ancient temples with ancient flavors of thousands of years, small towns with artistic atmosphere, antique streets, and various scenes of warmth and romance. This time we walked into eighteen half-hutongs to feel the different sub-centers and the more historic Beijing city.
When it comes to Tongzhou City, old people often talk about "Eighteen Half Hutongs", which refers to the eighteen half Hutongs where Muslims live together. They are horizontal and vertical, intersecting each other, and were once an important part of the old city of Tongzhou. Eighteen half alleys? How did it become half? There is also a Baijun Hutong among them. Did you really live in the general? Historically, there have been many celebrities living in the "Eighteen and a half", and the Baijiangjun Hutong among them has always puzzled people. Did the general really live here? The answer is yes, Bai Rong, a native of Tongzhou in the Qing Dynasty, was General Bai. "The country has its typical, the ancient gentleman, the public heart is a stone, and the public name is not worn out" is the praise of Bai Rong by Qi Junzao, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty.
In addition to Bai Rong, another general lived in General Bai Hutong, that is, the patriotic general Feng Yuxiang. After Feng Yuxiang and Li Dequan got married, they lived in Baijun Hutong. Two celebrities lived in the area of "Eighteen and a Half", namely, Ma Jinglun, the censor of the Ming Dynasty, and Li Zhi, an outstanding progressive thinker and writer in the Ming Dynasty.
Address: Beijing Tongzhou South Street
Transportation: Self-driving cars can be parked nearby and walk in. The parking spaces in the alleys are relatively tight.
Today's hutongs are not only beautiful but also have more cultural heritage. The museum on the wall is an original form. You can see various old objects displayed in the window, many of which belong to childhood objects. In addition, there are various handmade works displayed, all of which are very delicate. Even some sports of the Winter Olympics can be found here, advancing with the times, and perfectly reflected here. If you want to see a different alley, you must come here.
Not only can you experience nostalgia in the alley, but there is also a mosque hidden here. Looking from a distance, a building with a green roof attracted my attention. Why didn’t I find this place before? As I walked into the alley, it turned out that this It is a mosque 🕌️, and there will be worship in the mosque soon.
🛕The temple is divided into different places of worship for male and female guests, distributed on the left and right sides. Men's worship buildings are obviously more majestic, while women's buildings look simpler. But when the sound of worship sounds, there seems to be a feeling of time travel. It seems that at that moment I came to some places in Qinghai and Tibet, the sun was just right, and the body was warm. Most of the residents here are Hui people, and they still continue their traditions and habits.
⚠️Playing tips:
Pay attention to keep quiet when entering here, don't make noise, and don't disturb the worshiping guests. Anyone is allowed to enter, there are no special restrictions.
💰 Tickets: Free
📇Address: No. 1 Huimin Hutong, Tongzhou District, Beijing
🚗Transportation: Self-driving navigation to South Street, or Xiaolou Restaurant.
After the tour, you can eat at the Xiaolou Restaurant, which is also very historic. Xiaolou Restaurant is a well-known Halal brand with a century-old history. For the people of Tongzhou, it has accompanied the growth of many people. Xiaolou Restaurant is the most representative restaurant in Tongzhou. The Xiaolou dishes represented by Xiaolou Sanjiao (Jiaoliu catfish, Jiaoliu pork slices, Jiaoliu Kezhi) have a long history. Xianyuan fermented bean curd tells the traces of time, each dish has a different source...
Grandpa often talks about Xiaolou, because it is not only a place to eat, but also a memory of his childhood. Now that I am grown up and have my own children, I will continue to come here with my children. Everyone knows that I have traveled many places and countries with my children. This time I want to bring you to my hometown and introduce the food here. Every dish is a historical inheritance and has a different story.
In addition to Xiaolou Sanjiao, the more representative ones include the crunch box, which my family can basically make, and it is an indispensable dish for the New Year's Eve dinner. There are also grilled meat strips, which are fat but not greasy~~ You must taste them yourself to feel the deliciousness and happiness.
This kind of arrangement can be described as the ultimate experience of old Beijing. In the evening, you can also go to the night market in Tongzhou to taste different snacks and delicacies from all over the world. The epidemic has disrupted the lives of many people. Beijing is colder in winter, and without summer snacks, I always feel that something is missing.
🛍I found a local night market in Tongzhou by chance, and I asked my family to go there quickly just to see what it was like. The night market is not big and it is near the subway station. Office workers and surrounding residents usually come here to eat. It's just that we had already had dinner when we arrived, and the family said that we didn't have the stomach to eat it, otherwise we must try it.
🥯 Rich variety of gourmet snacks:
Hairy eggs, this is a snack that I often had when I was a child, but I dare not eat it. You can choose hairless, as well as the famous Changsha stinky tofu, as well as various snacks such as Malatang and French fries 🍟.
🍛Northeast cuisine is really eye-catching here, the fish 🐟 tastes very fragrant, there are even various small hot pots, and there are special tents, so you don’t have to worry about it being too cold.
My favorite is the candied haws. The price is very close to the people. There are all kinds of fruits 🍉 and some daily necessities. Although the street is not big, the sparrow is small and has all the internal organs. If you want to experience it, why not come and see it!
🚗Traffic: Navigate to Zhangjiawan Xinhua Kindergarten by car, and you can find it.
Such a one-day itinerary will not be very tiring, but you can experience the combination of ancient and modern Beijing. Different ways of playing have a lot of joy and happiness. You can not only play the niche route, but also go shopping in the night market and eat all kinds of classic snacks, isn’t it very rich?
The next day continues our immersive experience. There are many hutongs in Beijing. How can we experience the strongest fireworks? Then we must not miss the community of Yangmeizhu Xiejie Hutong. Why is it called a community? This is because At the critical point of this alley are different alleys, one after another.
The route to here will pass through Qianmen Street. Speaking of Qianmen Street, it has a long history. On Qianmen Street, listen to the most nostalgic sound of old Beijing🔊, Dangdang car. I can’t remember the last time I came to Qianmen Street. This time it’s not the way I remember it. It has become a combination of fashion and retro in the old Beijing’s special taste. The sunshine is just right, and there is a kind of scenery abroad in a trance.
🚉The voice in my memory came from a distance, and the Dangdang car passed by, which immediately brought my thoughts back. Candied haws, as well as sugar paintings, are full of pictures from childhood. Although there is less shouting on the street, there is more tranquility.
⛅️Under the blue sky and white clouds, walking on the straight street, there is always a heart-warming signal. Crowds in twos and threes, leisurely, the statues on the side of the road 🗿 describe all the memories about Beijing. Those familiar delicacies can be found here, as well as various snacks🥧, if you want to taste the taste of Beijing, start here.
📇Address: Qianmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
💰 Tickets: Free entry
🚇Traffic: Exit A of Zhushikou Station of Metro Line 7, just come out.
There are a lot of shops on both sides of Qianmen Street, including all kinds of food and shops, pastry shops, all kinds of tastes and pictures representing Beijing, you can choose one of the shops to taste, or buy some souvenirs. This street is very clean and tidy, and the blue sky and white clouds are very beautiful. You can also choose to take the Dangdang car to experience Beijing in that era, just like traveling through time. When you mention this car, the old people in the family will tell many stories about their childhood. When visiting Qianmen Street, you will also see the famous Dashilan, so you might as well go in and have a look. There are some exhibitions and sculptures of art here, which can not only cultivate sentiment, but also feel different pedestrian streets.
Pass through Qianmen Street, and you can see the Hutong group. In fact, every street in the Hutong is very interesting, full of the strongest atmosphere of fireworks. Yangmeizhu Xiejie is a street in Beijing, located in the southwest of Qianmenwai, about half a kilometer west of the west entrance of Dashilan Street, from Meishi Street in the east to Yanshou Street in the west. In the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Xiejie", because the direction of the street is inclined from northeast to southwest, so it got its name. Yangmeizhu used to be a cultural street. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Liang Shizheng, a scholar of Dongge University, and Shen Congwen, a modern writer, both lived on this street.
👉Tips for playing:
There are many different hutongs around here, and walking in any of them will give you a different feeling. The life in the hutongs is more intense. It is in sharp contrast with the surrounding tall buildings and feels very different.
✍️You can also go to see some representative buildings, just in the alley, but some changes are relatively large, it doesn’t matter if you are tired from shopping, there are many atmospheric cafes hidden in the alley☕️, very ins, integrated with the alley It's cool, that's why I like Hutongs, it always brings us a different feeling.
🥯Walking along the alley, you will find that the life in the alley is different from the outside. There are a lot of roadside stalls in the alley, and you can even find some delicacies that have disappeared on the side of the street before. Egg-filled pancakes are my favorite method.
📷Such a picture always reminds me of the taste when I was a child, and sometimes I can feel the joy even if I don’t buy it. Dinner or snacks, as well as a variety of fruits and cooked food, you can find any gourmet food outside the door, as well as a variety of coffee ☕️ shops, such a picture is difficult to find in the city.
🚏Location: Pass through Qianmen Street and walk directly to it, very easy to find.
🚇Transportation: Exit A of Zhushikou Station of Metro Line 7.
After walking around with friends for an afternoon, I didn’t feel tired at all, because the alleys have such charms, which always make us feel the unique charm, and the seemingly ordinary places hide infinite excitement and surprises. There are also various specialty cafes and restaurants in the alley, so you don't have to worry about eating. There are also many choices for afternoon tea, and it has the unique beauty and pictures that can only be found in hutongs.
We chose a very chic ins-style coffee shop, hidden in the alley, with a strong atmosphere of fireworks in the surrounding alleys, and a fusion of modern and historical atmosphere. Walking along the alley, you will not feel bored at all, because the environment here will make people very comfortable.
When you walk into the coffee shop, you can smell the aroma of coffee. You can choose to match your favorite cake🍰, go up to the second floor, or choose to sit by the window to bask in the sun, or choose to watch life in the alley in the outside yard. The weather is fine, and the hutong under the blue sky and white clouds is more warm. Such a leisurely afternoon tea is so rare. The combination of ins style and antique flavor in the coffee shop gives different people different feelings, and the hutongs of old Beijing can also compose different scenery.
📇Store name: Qiansanmen
💰Price: The price of a general coffee shop, affordable.
🚏Address: No. 20 Tiaobroom Hutong next door to Yangmeizhu Xiejie Hutong
🚇Traffic: Take Metro Line 7, get off at Exit A of Zhushikou, and you can walk there.
Here you can enjoy the time under the warm sun, and you can also chat on the ins-style seats. A coffee shop has two different styles. I think this is the unique scenery of Hutong. The pyrotechnic atmosphere of the market, matched with the modern ins, does not have any sense of disobedience, but on the contrary, it has more exquisite charm. In addition, there are many distinctive restaurants and homestays. If you want a more immersive experience here, you might as well choose to live in the hutong. The bustling at night or the tranquility in the store are all different sounds belonging to the hutong. Belonging to different Beijing screens.
I don't know if you like the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series of books or film and television dramas. You might as well go to the Panjiayuan flea market at the last time. Here is another scene in Beijing. I like "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" and "Tomb Raider Notes" very much. The Panjiayuan that Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang have been mentioning is here, and the sales office of Dajinya is also here, so I visited with the feeling of treasure hunting in my heart.
👉Turning around a few times, I found that this is also a wholesale market, and there are a lot of fish and dragons. If you want to buy what you want, you must not only choose carefully, but also learn to be discerning, otherwise you may buy fake products. I prefer the silver jewelry here, but the price is expensive, and it is common to see thousands of dollars, so it depends on how you bargain.
Play Tips:
Panjiayuan Flea Market is located in the southwest of Panjiayuan Bridge, East Third Ring South Road, Beijing, covering an area of 48,500 square meters. The market is divided into six business areas: stall area, ancient building area, classical furniture area, modern collection area, stone carving area, and catering service area.
🚦Traffic strategy:
100 meters west of the west end is the Panjiayuan Flea Market, or walk from the Party School of the Machinery Bureau, go south there and go east at a traffic light, and you will arrive at 200 meters.
🚋Take: 34, 36, 51, 99, 674, 300 and get off at Huawei Xili Station or Panjiayuan Station
🚇Take the subway and get off at Panjiayuan Station on Line 10, get off at Exit B, walk about 100 meters west, and you will arrive on the left.
With such an arrangement, not only can you see the memories and pictures belonging to Beijing, but you can also feel the oldest side of Beijing and the most modern design. There are no famous scenic spots familiar to the public, but you can experience the authentic old Beijing, candied haws and various sugar paintings, the sweetness in your mouth, and the sweetness of old Beijing. The sunshine in the hutongs tells the history of Beijing, and some cultures and street markets with a long history give us a different picture of Beijing. If you want to pursue the memories of hutongs and listen to the different voices of Beijing, then you must not miss this arrangement. Next time you come to Beijing, remember to take a walk and experience the unique hutong culture of old Beijing in person.
