What is Hutong
History
A Tour of the Hutong
Hutong Culture
Courtyard Culture |
A Tour of
Hutong
For those who are willing to probe the way the Chinese live, a jaunt
down the intricate maze of BeIjing's hutongs is essential. Organized
tours of Beijing hutongs are available. You will be taken by pedicab
(a tricycle cab), which was very popular in the old days to visit
the Bell and Drum Towers, Prince Gong's Mansion and even to pay
a visit to an ordinary Beijing family in the compound houses. If
you are there at a meal time, you may be invited to a family "banquet"
with local dishes. |
