A hutong is a lane or alley formed by traditional courtyard compounds lining both sides. These hutongs range from little alleys 40 centimeters wide to streets 10 meters wide. The compounds that line the lanes and alleys are called "siheyuan" (四合院 sìhéyuàn /srr-her-ywhen/). The word means: 'four joined-together courtyard.'

Hutong (simplified Chinese: 胡同; traditional Chinese: 衚衕 or 胡同; pinyin: hútòng) are a type of narrow street or alley commonly associated with northern Chinese cities, especially Beijing. In Beijing, hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. [1] .

2024年11月28日 · Check Beijing hutong guide includes what are Beijing hutongs, top 8 Beijing Hutongs like Nanluoguxiang, Yandaixie Street, etc.,and Beijing Hutong maps to plan a Beijing hutong tour.

Hutong, narrow lanes between Siheyuan in Beijing, keeps the real culture and history of the city. It is where you can get close to local ordinary people and their life. It originates in Yuan Dynasty, and now Shichahai and Dashilar areas keep the best ones.

A hutong is a street or alley bounded on both sides by old buildings in courtyard compounds. Of all the hundreds of hutongs in Beijing, here is our selection of the top hutongs for tourism - they each have something special about them.

2024年12月17日 · In this guide, you will find some useful information to understand what a hutong is, a brief history of these little streets, an interactive map that you can check and use during your stay in Beijing, a full itinerary with all the main areas and best hutongs to visit, and much more!

2024年10月3日 · Hutongs (胡同, Hútòng) are traditional narrow alleys or lanes commonly found in Beijing. These ancient streets, typically lined with siheyuan (四合院, traditional courtyard residences), are an essential part of Beijing’s history and culture, representing the urban lifestyle of …

3 天之前 · Originally built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, hutongs were the residential areas for common folk, each with its own unique character and stories. At the heart of each …

2024年1月12日 · Beijing, a city steeped in history and culture, boasts a unique network of narrow alleys known as hutongs that are relatively unknown to tourists but are an absolute must-visit if …

2024年8月8日 · From the bustling Nanluoguxiang to the serene Guozijian Street, each hutong has its own charm and story to tell. Plan your visit to these historic alleys and immerse yourself in …