Hutong

Hutong

Hutong and courtyard houses
" Hutong " is a transliteration of the Mongolian word meaning " street "; courtyard houses , commonly known in English as the Chinese quadrangle or quad means four buildings in the courtyard, surrounded by traditional Chinese residence . Hutongs formed siheyuan lines. Many hutongs and courtyard houses have been removed to make way for new roads and buildings , but lately they protect people from the government for its important role in reflecting the life of old Beijing .
Hutong and Siheyuan tour has become a popular way for tourists to experience the life of the elderly in Beijing. Circulate daily through the hutongs rickshaw . Some tourists also his life one day pellets Siheyuan communicate with the host , meals and traditional Beijing. It's so funny and useful.

historic Sites
Shichahai is the main area of city planning in the Yuan, Ming and Qing and many royal nobles , ministers and celebrities have lived there , as Prince Gong Mansion , Prince Chun Mansion , the residence of Mrs. song Chingling residence Guo Moruo . You can also follow other ancient buildings, Guanghua Temple , Temple Huoshen , Drum and Bell Tower, Yindian bridge, etc. might visit

Shichahai
Shichahai is a famous historical and cultural tourism scenic spot in Beijing. It consists of three reservoirs ( Qianhai , Houhai , Xihai ) , historical sites along the coast and popular custom residential (called hutongs and quads ) . The total area of ??146.7 hectares and is the best preserved place for the style and characteristics of old Beijing .
Qianhai , Houhai , Xihai : It is divided into three parts water . It is a wonderful experience for children rowing boat on the lake.

Hutong Bar Street and Shichahai Lake
Street Houhai
Street Houhai
Although surrounded by many hutongs and courtyard houses , Shichahai , Houhai area in particular is still involved as part of the Street Bar . On the bank of Shichahai , there are many popular bars and Houhai Bar Street is famous for. Many locals and foreigners spend their night , where they are clearly lakes and traditional Beijing could see the buildings as they discuss , drinking in a bar with modern factors. This is especially nice in nature , tradition and modernity , so that you are relaxed .
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