Strolling through the Hutongs | Slow life under the shade of trees

After exiting the Dengshikou subway station and heading north, right next to the Qianqi Coffee is the Bensi Hutong. The entrance to the hutong doesn't have particularly attractive scenery, but just a few steps in, you'll see a hotel with a nice environment. The courtyard is designed with a bit of Zen, and the hotel also has a teahouse for afternoon tea, open to the public for business~ Continuing further inside, there is a quaint plant shop that only sells green plants, no flowers. The shopkeeper doesn't push sales, allowing you to browse at your leisure, which is especially comfortable. Visiting this hutong after the rain, the sky is very clear. Looking up, you see a touch of green deep in the hutong. Walking further, you come across a few remaining trees, extremely lush, as if all the greenery of the hutong is concentrated here, with little cats scurrying up to the rooftops to play. At the end of the hutong, there is a household that embodies 'hidden in the city.' The entrance is filled with plants, drying corn and chili peppers, with birds and chickens around, and a few small fish in the water tank. With the sounds of insects and birds, it's a pastoral life in the city, making one envious of this family's lifestyle. 1️⃣ Youlan Teahouse Average cost: About 150 yuan Business hours: 9:30-20:00 2️⃣ Zhencheng Plant Studio Average cost: About 50 yuan Business hours: 10:00-19:00 👉 Other Hutong Series Shijia Hutong—A courtyard museum Ganmian Hutong—A treasure trove bookstore, a must-visit for seal enthusiasts Baofang Hutong—Simple old Beijing life scenes