TRIP DESCRIPTION:
Hutong is an ancient alley or lane typical in Beijing, formed the residential area, dispearing quickly. A bike is the best choise to go into and see them. Some older than 700years.
Compare with the Imperial Bike Tour, the Hutong is where the civilian lived, and telling the story of the rest. The ancient alley ways spread inside the living compound which called Hutong, surrouding Forbiddencity, Every Hutong has it's own name and history or a story. The quickly dispearing Hutong tells the change of the city. The richest man's house and the poor's. Different ranks different courtyards. Antique street and market. Drum tower. Along a lake. |
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