Hutongs of Beijing, China

 

Beijing is a city of towering skyscrapers and vast boulevards, noisy and dynamic. 

In the historical Hutong districts in Beijing, a quieter, more traditional life prevails.

Hutongs were the wealthy districts in imperial China, characterized by narrow streets formed by lines of spacious traditional houses centred around stone courtyards.

Visiting a Hutong is a rare privilege as many have fascinating stories associated with them or were witness to momentous historical events.