Beijing Tour

Into the modernization of Beijing, the buildings attract the people's attention usually not the row upon row of high-rise buildings, the wide roads, but the twists and turns Hutong and the beautiful courtyards. Therefore, it is known as the "Hutong Culture" and the "courtyard culture" by visitors. How many hutongs in Beijing now? According to historical records, in the Ming Dynasty, there were up to thousand, more than 900 in the inner city, and more than 300 in the outer city. To Qing Dynasty it grew to over 1800. Statistics showed that there are over 2550 hutongs in Beijing when New China was founded. Since the reform and opening up, with the development of economic and urban construction, so far, Beijing has over 4000 hutongs with names.
Seen from the names of Beijing Hutong, they are all-inclusive, with the name of rivers and lakes (Dajiang Hutong, River Park Hutong, Tuan Jie Hu Hutong and Seaside Hutong); the mountains and the sun and the moon (Pattern Hill Hutong, Chuandian Hutong, Huisheng Hutong and Moonlight Hutong); the characters surname (Zhang Zizhong Road and Jia's Alley); market and goods (Caishikou Hutong and Bowl Alley); factory workshop (Paint Alley); flowers, fish and insects (Lawn Alley, Jinyu Hutong, Beekeeping Narrow Lane); cloud and sky (Yunju Hutong, Rain Alley and Big Star Alley); poultry meat (Chicken Feet Alley, and Xianyukou Hutong), etc. The various names will make you feel blurred, however, if a careful analysis, you will find the features. The names of hutong in Beijing usually come from the Government Office official institutions, altar and the temple, warehouse, workshop, bridge, river, fair trade, trade objects, surnames, scenery and the sentiments. Today many of the hutongs are still in use the original names. Are you interested in the names of hutong in Beijing? During Beijing trip, you have the great chance to have a deep understanding about the old alleys.
The hutongs of Beijing are more than just the context of the city. They are also the living places of ordinary people and the important stage of the development of the historical and cultural of the capital city.
Besides hutongs in Beijing there are many other famous historical sightseeing deserve to visit during the Tour Beijing. Forbidden City shows the strong atmosphere of imperial power; Summer Palace enjoys the most beautiful scenery; Temple of Heaven is the symbol of Beijing. After the tour to these representative attractions, you will find your Beijing tour full of instructive.