Beijing, as the Chinese cultural and political center, retains a large number of ancient and traditional residential alleys – alley (the Chinese name is Hutong). It witnessed the historical changes witnessed the historical vicissitudes, become China's major historical and cultural heritage. Today, it relied on the ancient and long-standing charm and strong Capital Taste, the high-rises sparked metropolis, can still become a concern of the iceberg.
When you plan to visit these Hutong then the best way is by the traditional means of transport rickshaw starting (each take two). Hold tight as you get whizzed down the winding, narrow alleys, quaintly stuck in a long past age. See Siheyuan houses, check out the two ancients towers or simply absorb the culture of local people. You can wind up at Prince Gong’s Mansion, the best preserved Qing Dynasty prince mansion. Be sure to have properly bargained for the entire price of your trip and make sure that you have clear agreed to where you will go, how long you will take and whether the price is for the trip, or per person.
The route: Beihai Park North Gate →  Drum Tower  →  Yandai Xiejie→ Yinding Qiao →Houhai Beiyan→ Soong Ching Ling Residence→Houhai Xiyan→  Dongming Hutong →Yangfang Hutong         Liuyin Jie→Prince Gong’s mansion→Beihai Park North Gate

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