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Thanks to Beijing's long history and status as capital for six dynasties, almost every hutong has its anecdotes, and some are even associated with historic events. In contrast to the court life and elite culture represented by the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect the culture of grassroots Beijingers.
31 sty 2024 · This blog post provides an insightful exploration of Beijing’s Hutongs, their history, and cultural significance. Readers can expect to gain an understanding of the origins and layout of Hutongs, learn about their historical importance, discover famous Hutongs to explore, and understand the challenges and efforts in preserving these cultural ...
2 sie 2018 · The name ‘hutong’ itself is derived from a Mongolian word, which means ‘water well’ — a name given to small streets that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368).
Beijing hutongs have a history of more than 700 years. The hutong first appeared in the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). The Mongolians captured the Beijing area in 1215, and in 1271 they started to build their Yuan Empire capital called Dadu (大都 Dàdū).
11 maj 2024 · Robert Swallow writes in his excellent 1927 book Sidelights on Peking Life that the “Hu” in Hutong can be translated as Mongolian, and that the original meaning of hutong is “place where mongols live.”
Here, we present a history of the hutongs from the 13th century onwards highlighting the development in each epoch and how hutong life evolved in the 20th century when the last imperial dynasty fell and the hutongs developed under the communist government.
14 wrz 2024 · Dive into this comprehensive Beijing's hutongs guide, where we'll take you through their history, layout, top 8 Hutongs in Beijing to visit, Beijing Hutong Maps, and ways to explore them. Step back in time and experience the soul of Beijing.
