The hutongs in Beijing are deep and filled with countless warm homes. The editor recommends you visit these historical hutongs in the capital to experience the rich history and culture of the ancient city.

Nanluogu Lane

Nanluogu Lane is located on the east side of Beijing's central axis in the Jiaodakou. It stretches from the north at Drum Tower Dongdajie(St) to the south at Ping'an Dajie(St), with a width of 8 meters and a total length of 787 meters. It was built around the same time as the Dayidu's capital, It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Beijing. Nanluogu Lane is just one street away from the Imperial City. Unlike the royal culture symbolized by red walls and golden roofs, the gray walls and tiles here embody a more folk-oriented charm.

Address: Dianmen Dongdajie(St) Dongcheng, Beijing

Imperial College Hutong

Imperial College Hutong, also known as Imperial CollegeJie(St), is located in Beijing's Dongcheng, inside Andingmen. It is the only street in Beijing listed as a municipal-level protected cultural heritage site. The street features four grand archways, surrounded by red walls, green tiles, and ancient trees that add a sense of both solemnity and mystery. Here, you can find some of the few remaining archways in Beijing, with ancient locust trees lining both sides of the street. The area is filled with historical houses, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere, full of charm and character.

Address: Inside Andingmen, Dongcheng, Beijing

Lingjing Hutong

Lingjing Hutong is different from the typical hutongs in Beijing. Located in the Xidan, it runs east to west, from Fuyou Jie(St) in the east to the bustling commercial area of Xidan Beidajie(St) in the west. The hutong intersects with several other streets such as Zaolin Courtyard, Xihuangchenggen Nanjie(St), Dongxiejie(St), Xinjian Hutong intersection with Beiyin Hutong. After several expansions, the widest section of the hutongs now measures 32.18 meters.

Address: Intersection of Xidan Beidajie(St) and Lingjing Hutong, Xicheng, Beijing