Small Beijing Hutong Tour | Pray in the temple to welcome the God of Wealth and stroll in the hutong

|Pray to the temple and welcome the God of Wealth, and stroll through the alleys. Tired of staying at home during the Chinese New Year? Why not take a "reverse trip", avoid popular attractions, and find a different New Year atmosphere in Beijing's alleys! I just walked a niche hutong route, where I was able to pray for the God of Wealth, learn about South City culture, and feel the strong New Year atmosphere. 🗺️ Route guide: Xuannan Cultural Museum ➠ Fayuan Temple ➠ Xuannan Bookstore ➠ Nanbanjie Hutong ➠ Shaoxing Guild Hall ➠ Tianjing Hutong ➠ Jiangsu Guild Hall ➠ Tan Citong's Former Residence 📍Xuannan Cultural Museum This is a hidden gem! During the free tour hours (10-11 a.m. and 13:30-14:30 p.m.), you can gain an in-depth understanding of the divisions of the capital during the Qing Dynasty and the lives of scholars who came to Beijing to take the imperial examinations, as if you had traveled back to that era. Moreover, this is the site of Changchun Temple. There are exquisite pagoda bases in the hall, and you can occasionally encounter cute cats in the yard. . 📍 Fayuan Temple How can you miss this ancient temple with a history of more than 1,400 years when praying for good fortune during the Chinese New Year? Fayuan Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty and has a profound cultural heritage. At the moment on both sides of Minzhong Temple, the afternoon sun shines here, and I can deeply feel the accumulation of years. There are many monks in the temple, and if you are lucky you can catch them chanting sutras. Pray here, and the new year will be filled with blessings! . 📍 Xuannan Bookstore It’s called a bookstore, but it’s actually a coffee shop full of the flavor of the New Year! If you happen to meet the God of Wealth here, you can also draw a good fortune and pray for good luck. Money trees, big red banners, every corner is perfect for taking photos, and every shot is a blockbuster full of the flavor of the New Year. It may just be a bit too much, which is just right to feel the popularity and festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival. . 📍 Tianjing Hutong This small alley is a real surprise, quiet but full of hidden treasures! There are Jiangsu Guild Hall and Chanxi Coffee here. The newly opened Be Yolo Coffee next to it is even more eye-catching. The little blue house with a big "Fa" character is full of joy, as if praying for the new year, hoping that the new year will be prosperous. . 📍 Eat and drink Not far from here is Niujie, where you can find all kinds of snacks to satisfy your taste buds. Fried tripe, grilled skewers, soy milk, and candied haws, every bite is full of happiness. The queues for these snacks are very fast, and many of them are commonly eaten by nearby residents, so you can try them all. 🌟 Tips for the Spring Festival: Going out for a walk during the Spring Festival can not only avoid the crowds at popular attractions, but also allow you to find a different New Year atmosphere in these niche places. You may want to bring your family or friends to experience this tranquility and beauty together. In the new year, let us set out together to find our own blessings!