Zhuanta Hutong had appeared as early as the Yuan Dynasty. The name has not changed for more than 700 years, so Mr. Luo Zhewen called it "the root of Beijing Hutong".

Wansong Old Man Tower

Wansong Old man Tower was built in the Yuan Dynasty. Ye Gongchuo and others raised funds to rebuild in 1927.

Zhengyang Bookstore

Under Wansong Old Man Tower, Zhengyang Bookstore is the only specialty bookstore in Beijing that only deals with Beijing literature and books. It's the result of the active reuse of Beijing's cultural relics buildings. Now it has become an important cultural window for readers and society, and a home for Chinese and foreign readers who love Beijing's history and culture.

Former residence of Lu Xun

In July 1923, Lu Xun and his wife Zhu 'an moved to No. 61 Zhuanta Hutong and lived here until May 1924. The hard conditions of the small coutyard did not stop him from writing. He created many great works during the nine months.

Former residence of Zhang Henshui

The novel Zhang Henshui created reflects a wide range of content with clear sign of the times. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Zhang Henshui returned to Beijing and worked as the manager of Xinmin News. After that, he bought a small courtyard house in Zhuanta Hutong and lived there until the spring of 1967.