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A Winter Walk Around Houhai

Experience Beijing's Present and Past On Foot


Backstreet Hutong Home

Walking Through the Back Streets of a Quiet Ancient Hutong


Home to Beijingers from all walks of life, the Beijing hutongs give travelers an opportunity to be a part of the daily life of the local citizens. A walk anytime of the year is the best way to explore this part of the city. Travel with us down the narrow lanes. Look closely for signs of the past intermingled with the everyday happenings of the people who live here.

 


Tie Up Your Horse Here Mirror Protects Against Evil Spirits Door Knocker

Tie Up Your House Here Keeping Bad Spirits Away Door Knocker Provides Protection

Updated Houhia Home

Beautiful Courtyard Home (Siheyuan) Facing Houhai


Ornate Houhai Home Doorway Tea House Doorway

Doorway of a Renovated Courtyard Home Take a Break in a Local Tea House

Bridge Over Houhai Lake

Stop To Watch the Activity On the Lake


Get Ready Get Set Go!

Get Ready Get Set Go!

A Member Of The Polar Bear Club?


Winter Runner Getting Ready to Run Child At Play

Run Or Ride Bend And Stretch Never To Young

No Matter The Weather, Beijingers Exercise


Wanghailou Tower on Houhai Lake

Looking Across the Lake at Wanghailou Tower (Sea Viewing Tower)


Skating Chair Making Work Easier

Skating Chair? Try It! Good Idea! Making Work Easier

Practicing Taichi Sculpture Found a Small Street

Practicing Taichi Sculpture Found On a Quiet Hutong Side Street

Street of Small Shops

Street of Small Shops For Local Beijingers


Small Shop

Need To Do a Little Shopping? Practice Your Bargaining Skills.


Renovated Courtyard Home

Renovated Courtyard Home Facing Houhai Lake


Daily Life In the Hutong

See Daily Life in the Hutong