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from wikipedia:Houhai (Chinese: 后海; pinyin: hòuhǎi; literally "Queen Sea") is a lake and its surrounding district in central Beijing, one of the three bodies...
Join TV presenter and writer Mary-Ann Ochota as she discovers one of Beijing's best kept secrets - The Hutongs. Dating back to the 1200s, the Hutongs are sti...
Beijing's extensive interlocking alleyways, known as hutongs, preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient capital. In this episode of #ShowM...
Houhai Facts. Chinese: 后海, Hòuhǎi /hoh-hi/ 'Rear Sea' Location: 4 kilometers north of the Forbidden City; Highlights: walk around the lake, explore the ancient lanes, taste local snacks; Best time: August to October; Average visit duration: 2 hours; Suited to: everyone; What to Do in Houhai. There is a lake surrounded by willows.
Beijing's hutongs showcase the traditional daily life of ordinary people in Beijing and give a glimpse of old Beijing. The narrow and compact hutongs stimulate deep and warm relationships among neighbors. The people meet, chat, eat, and play games such as mahjong in the lanes and public spaces.
20 lip 2020 · The hutongs are narrow lanes and streets found in Beijing. These little alleys connect the many siheyuan (square or courtyard) that many local Beijing people live in. These hutongs create a special kind of neighborhood in Beijing, a unique place to see how traditional people in Beijing live.
The true essence of the city is found in its traditional lanes packed with single-story houses. Here, Beijing Postcards founder Lars Ulrik Thom guides us through hidden hutong history.
