Top 10 most attractive hutongs in Beijing

By Lin Liyao
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   Guozijian Street

 

Guozijian Street is located in the northwest of Dongcheng District. [yoee. net]

Guozijian Street is located in the northwest of Dongcheng District. [yoee. net]

Starting from Yonghegong Avenue in the east to Andingmennei Avenue in the west, Guozijian Street is located in the northwest of Dongcheng District. It is the only hutong in Beijing to feature ancient archways.

The street gets its name from the Guozijian House, which is the home of the Imperial College during the Yuan (1206–1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Now, visitors still can find many interesting antique stores, tea houses and traditional shops on the street. And because the street lies next to the Lama Temple, the perfumed scent of burning incense fills the air, making the street seem both classical and mysterious.

Travel tips:

Surrounding attractions: Yonghegong Lama Temple, Guozijian House

Getting there: Bus 13, 684 to Guozijian, or bus 116, 117 to Yonghegong;

                           Subway Line 2 to Yonghegong, Exit C.

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