How to Visit Nanluoguxiang Hutong in Beijing

Turning over the thick cover of Beijing's modernity, you will see the old and authentic Beijing with a rich cultural and historical history.

A trip to Nanluogixiang Hutong（南锣鼓巷）  brings you back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368)  when the earliest hutongs and courtyard houses along Nanluoguxiang started to be built.

Now almost every Beijing first-time visitor wants to be lost in the maze of Nanluoguxiang （南锣鼓巷）hutong teemed with side lanes.  People want to be lost in the past, in the tradition, in the passing  passengers, in a fad and in the future. Time is flying here and getting older.

If you are interested in Beijing's traditional architectures, Nanluoguxiang （南锣鼓巷）won't let you down. Its vernacular courtyard houses, grey-coloured, accompanied by old trees, showcase the solid books of Beijing's traditional architecture.

Nanluoguxiang （南锣鼓巷）is easily accessible by Subway Line 6 and get off at the station of Nanluoguxiang. Then enter the south entrance to Nanluoguxiang and exit from its north.

The southern entrance has over dozens of placards to illustrate the past and present of Nanluoguxiang（南锣鼓巷).

One storey grey building and brick paved road

Special and yummy restaurants

Traditional grey-colored buildings lined along the lane

Nangu Renjia Snack Restaurant

A fashion store

Say Goodby to Nanluoguxiang

Peking Downtown backpacker Hostel

A back lane

Carpenter Shop

A rickshaw

A happy chat

Tip:  Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours

If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Beijing:

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