Beijing’s hutongs are the soul of the city—red walls, green tiles, and old alleys brimming with “Beijing flavor.” Here are 4 curated routes covering the north, east, west, and south, each offering a unique slice of history, culture, and daily life.
“Red walls, sunsets, and literary alleys—Beijing’s most iconic hutong experience”
Transport: Start at Lama Temple Subway Station.
Route: Ditan Park → Lama Temple → Wudaoying Hutong → Imperial College → Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum → Beiluoguxiang → Yanxidai Street → Drum Tower → Bell Tower → Shichahai → Houhai.
Why go:
“Taste tradition—heritage shops, snacks, and creative boutiques”
Transport: Start at Dongsi Subway Station (Exit D).
Route: Mochaqi Home Market → Paper Sound Bookstore → Honghua Dim Sum Bureau → Beijing Longfu Temple → Cool Music Records → Fu Geer → Wu Wen Xi Dong → Daoxiang Village Store 0 → Red Star Qianjin → Douwo → Guozijian & Lama Temple.
Why go:
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“History in every step—temples, museums, and stories of the past”
Transport: Start at Fuchengmen Subway Station (Exit B).
Route: Beijing Luxun Museum → Miaoying White Pagoda Temple → Temple of the Emperors of All Dynasties → Guangji Temple → Zhengyang Bookstore → Red House Public Library → Xishiku Church.
Why go:
“Where East meets West—quaint lanes and photogenic streets”
Transport: Start at Zhushikou Subway Station (Exit A).
Route: Qianmen Street → Dashilan → Yingtao Street → Yangmeizhu Street → Beijing Fang → Qianmen → Xianyukou Street → Sanlihe Park → Dongjiaominxiang → Chongwenmen Subway Station.
Why go:
These routes will take you beyond the tourist crowds, letting you feel the true heartbeat of Beijing. After exploring them all, you’ll see why hutongs are more than just alleys—they’re living history. 🏮
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