Source: CCTV.com

08-19-2008 09:55

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Some visitors are choosing to stay with families in the city instead of pricey hotels to get the full local experience during their Beijing Olympic trip.

A "Hutong" in Beijing.(file photo)
A "Hutong" in Beijing.(file photo)

So, if they want to hang out Beijing style they can visit a Hutong. Here's some cooler ones around.

*Rickshaw Trip in Houhai Hutongs:

Add: Shichahai Area, Xicheng District

Specialty: traditional courtyard houses; former residents of celebrities

*Yandaixiejie:

Add: Di'anmenwai Street, Xicheng District

Specialty: restaurants, stores, bars

*Nanxincang Culture Street:

Add: No.22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District

Specialty: best presserved grain storage, theatres, clubs and restaurants

 

Editor:Lu Jing