To many, the true essence of Beijing is found in the nooks and crannies of the city’s hutongs: traditional lanes ... teahouses, all that stuff — a melting pot of society.

Traditional Chinese courtyard homes that line narrow alleyways, called hutongs, are increasingly popular among expat families and prosperous locals. Photo: Cherry Li for The Wall Street Journal ...

2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing, as a capital of five dynasties in history, preserves rich historical heritage, such as traditional buildings and hutongs (alleys). Yangmeizhu Xiejie, an alley in ...

Hutong' are narrow streets formed by lines of traditional neighbourhoods and are mostly found in Beijing. In this episode, Yuk Ching Chan tells of the history of Hutong. Independent news and ...