What is all the fuss about?

When you arrive in Beijing you soon get the idea that the narrow hutong alleyways contain the very soul of China’s capital. But who built these charming maze-like neighbourhoods? History of the Hutong is the history of Beijing told through the hutongs. We will take on more than 2000 years of history and piece together a comprehensive narrative seen from street level.

Learn more here for our work in the Dashilar area. 

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Where to start: Beijing Postcards, No. 97 Yangmeizhu Street (杨梅竹斜街97号)

Cost: 300RMB/person; 150RMB/teenager of 14-17 years old (young children go for free)