Nanluogu Hutong Street - Impressions

Hutongs are the traditional narrow and flat courtyard residences. Much of these historical houses have been destroyed due to the modernization of the city districts. In some parts of the city the Hutongs are preserved though - also as a memory of the traditional Beijing lifestyle.
One of these streets, which nowadays attracts visitors with little shops, restaurants and bars is the Nanluogu Xiang just in walking distance to the "Party district" Hohai. Enjoying a little bit of Hutong culture is fun and gives a feeling of an old piece of Beijing. The atmosphere is calm and more relaxed than in Sanlitun (e.g.) or at Hohai (e.g.) ... although the cab drivers will give you notice if you walk in their way. Nice little bars with (or without) live music and reasonable prices can be found as well as dark "untouched" corners with coal oven and Chinese gambling joint. Find the pictures in high resolution here: KLICK

Zai Jian!