[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongsi Hutong (Updated Apr)

Don't miss the autumn in Beijing this Mid-Autumn Festival. The golden ginkgo leaves are spread all over the ground, and the whole city is covered with golden armor, which is a perfect description. You don't have to go to every scenic spot in Beijing, but there must be beautiful scenery where the autumn wind goes. If you happen to be there, you can leave your figure, which is a trace of this autumn. 1 Ginkgo on the west side of Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City. 2 Maple leaves in the northwest corner of the Forbidden City. 3 Ginkgo in Zhongshan Park. 4 West Bank of the Summer Palace. 5 Beiluoguxiang. 6 May Fourth Street. 7 Ginkgo leaves of Hongluo Temple. 8 Ginkgo leaves of Yanxi Palace in the Forbidden City. 9 Yuanmingyuan. 10 Ginkgo of Dabeisi. 11 Autumn leaves in Dongsi Hutong. 12 Olympic Park. 13 Ginkgo Avenue of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. 14 Shichahai. 15 Ginkgo Avenue of Ditan Park. 16 Sanlitun Embassy District. 17 Jingshan Park. Tanzhe Temple, Xiangshan Park, Guozijian... Another year of autumn, time flies, blue sky, yellow leaves, ink dyed frost forest drunk, always poet's tears. It's still a familiar place, but the people are different every year... Beijing. As Mr. Lao She wrote: You must live in Beiping in autumn. I don't know what heaven is like, but from my life experience, autumn in Beiping is heaven.

As a native Beijinger, the Dongsi Hutong Museum is not only an architectural specimen, but also a time machine. From the carvings on the Chuihua Gate to the modern art of "Xingtian", from the hawking in the alleys to the intangible cultural heritage workshops, this place allows every old Beijinger to find an anchor for nostalgia and also allows new tourists to understand the soul of the old city. You may want to bring old photos with you and find resonance in the "Memory of the Times" exhibition area. 🎨 Must-see exhibitions and cultural codes 1. History in architectural details - Chuihua Gate: The dividing line between the two courtyards, with intricate carvings and colorful paintings, it was once a concrete symbol of "never go out of the main gate and never step out of the second gate." - Door pier exploration: - Box-shaped doorpost: a symbol of a civil servant’s residence, symbolizing bookcases and knowledge. - Drum-shaped gate pier: a symbol of a military commander’s residence, implying majesty. - The “Five Blessings” on the screen wall: Bats circling the Chinese character “福” symbolizes “five blessings and good fortune”, and is facing the main door to highlight the family’s status. 2. Immersive experience in five exhibition areas - Dongsi Impression Exhibition Area: Multimedia restores the changing seasons of the hutongs and the city life, and allows visitors to experience "the shadows of pomegranate trees and swimming goldfish in the old Beijing courtyard in summer." - Impression Tile Exhibition Area: A tile art installation that combines the real and the imaginary, blending the ancient with the modern in the mirrored space. - Cultural Exploration Exhibition Area: Time-honored shops (such as Hengchang Ruiji Photo Studio), Beijing sounds (hutong shouts, pigeon whistles) and other old objects awaken memories. - Starry Sky and Moon Shadow: - Starry Sky: A metal ball with a diameter of nearly 1 meter, engraved with 28 constellations, echoing the culture of the Armillary Sphere. - Moon Shadow: The curved stainless steel device connects the front and back yards, and the flow of light and shadow creates a dialogue between the past and the present. 🎨 Interactive experience: Intangible cultural heritage and urban life 1. Handcraft workshop: Experience traditional crafts such as blowing sugar figures, drawing rabbit figurines, and playing diabolo. You can bring your children to participate in the "New Hutong Fun" activity. 2. Explore the secrets of cats: The orange cats roaming around the courtyard are lazy and cute, making them a great place for taking photos and checking in. 3. Sound Museum: The touch screen plays more than 70 hutong sounds (such as "police whistle" and "foot bell"), which require careful listening. 🍜 Tour the surrounding hutong culture - Shijia Hutong Museum: 10 minutes’ walk away, the first Hutong Museum in Beijing, a renovation of Ling Shuhua’s former residence, with 8,000 old bricks paving the floor. - Former Residence of Liu Yong: No. 24, Lishi Hutong, with a three-courtyard layout, you can experience the residence of a famous official in the Qing Dynasty. - Hutong Food Map: - Menkuang Hutong Braised Pork: 10 yuan for a full meal, old Beijing flavor. - Wu Yutai Tea House: Experience the jasmine tea scenting process. Address and Transportation The Dongsi Hutong Museum is located at No. 77, Dongsi 4th Street. This three-courtyard courtyard was once the site of a police station. Now it has been reborn with the ingenuity of "restoring the old as it was". - Subway: Take Line 5, Dongsi Station, Exit B, and walk for about 10 minutes. - Self-driving: Parking spaces are limited in the surrounding area, so it is recommended to take the subway. -Transportation connection: The exit leads directly to Dongsi North Street, and you can walk to the subway station or go deep into the alley to find food. 🕰️ Opening hours and visiting suggestions - Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (closed on weekends and statutory holidays). - Visiting duration: 1-2 hours is appropriate, and it is recommended to avoid peak hours on weekends. - Special tips: Free admission but please pay attention to closing days. Families with children can give priority to weekdays. Dongsi Hutong Museum

👉Dongsi Sitiao Hutong runs east-west, starting from Chaoyangmen Beixiaojie in the east and ending at Dongsi Beidajie in the west. The middle section connects to Dongsi Santiao in the south and Dongsi Wutiao in the north. It is 726 meters long and 7 meters wide. In the Ming Dynasty, it belonged to Sichengfang and was called Sitiao Hutong. In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to the Plain White Banner and retained the name Sitiao Hutong. After 1949, it was renamed Dongsi Sitiao. 👍Numbers 1, 3, and 5 Dongsi Sitiao were originally the residences of Mianyi, a member of the Qing imperial clan. Mianyi, also known as Da Zhai, was a relative of the Daoguang Emperor and served as Vice Minister of Rites during the Tongzhi period. His descendants have the surname Jin. Due to his high status within the imperial clan, locals referred to his house as the "Emperor's Uncle's House." The residence is well-preserved and currently serves as a dormitory for a certain organization. Number 3 Dongsi Sitiao is listed in the third batch of registered cultural heritage sites in Dongcheng District. 🌈Entering the west entrance of Sitiao Hutong, you'll see a few bamboo trees (Picture 3). Not far from there is the building in Picture 2, which appears to be from the Republican era. There are many other unique buildings inside, waiting for you to discover.

1️⃣ Beijing's Dongtangzi Hutong, located in Dongcheng District, is a historic alley. It runs east from Chaoyangmen Nanxiao Street to Dongsi South Street, spanning approximately 500 meters. Dongtangzi Hutong got its name during the Qing Dynasty from the Dongtangzi Temple located within the hutong. The former residence of Dr. Wu Lien-teh is also situated in this hutong. 2️⃣ Dongtangzi Hutong boasts a rich history, with many famous historical buildings and cultural sites nearby. For example, near the hutong are Lishi Hutong and Shijia Hutong, both dating back to the Qing Dynasty, as well as some well-preserved courtyard houses. These buildings and hutongs together form the unique landscape of Beijing's old town. 3️⃣ Walk straight to the northwest corner of Dongsi intersection to the Longfu Cultural Center, a popular spot for young people.

The streets of old Beijing and the bicycle repair shops #Beijing #Dongsi

🎶Travel with the music, lyrics of "Old Beijing" Old Beijing is not a big place. You can take a walk around the old city and take a look at the Qianmen Tower. Old Beijing is the name of several generations. We are proud of it and we are proud of it. Old Beijing is a kind of interpersonal relationship, in the slums and alleys. Old Beijing cuisine is a kind of delicious food, including stir-fried tripe, fried liver, bean juice, fried dough sticks, and braised steamed buns. The old man walked out of the gate with his bird in his arms, singing Xipi Erhuang. He also made an appointment with some Peking opera fans to sing in the park. This is how a day in old Beijing begins, gray Beijing, red people. The old man from someone's family came out to empty the spittoon, the young man from someone's family went out to ride a tricycle, the young girl from someone's family was cracking melon seeds, and the young wife from someone's family was giggling with joy. The sun was shining, and the various shouts of people repairing umbrellas echoed in the alley. Those who go to school finish school, those who work get off work, those who buy groceries and cook, and those who eat take a walk after eating. Whose second brother is this? He is squatting under the street light, holding a bowl of noodles with soybean paste and holding half a head of garlic. Old Beijing, old Beijing, old Beijing, old Beijing, we are proud of it, we are proud of it. Old Beijing is a kind of interpersonal relationship, in the slums and alleys. Old Beijing food is a kind of delicious cuisine, including stir-fried tripe, fried liver, bean juice, fried dough sticks, and braised steamed buns. 🌈"Old Beijing" is a song from the Journey to the West band's second album "Hua", written and composed by Zhou Fei. I recommend some old Beijing snacks, which I like to eat. 1️⃣ Noodle tea, picture 8, a layer of sesame paste with sesame salt and bean flour porridge, it tastes very delicious. 2️⃣Dalan Huoshao, which is a pie, is relatively thin and long, crispier and easier to eat. 3️⃣ Spicy tofu, picture 4, I prefer the one with vegetable oil, it’s not greasy.

🌈 I live in the city center, less than 300 meters from the National Art Museum of China and less than 2 kilometers from Tiananmen Square. 👍 Among the hutongs in Beijing, my home has always been a clean, quiet, and peaceful place. I don't know when it started, but more and more people began to come and go. 📌 Picture 1 is a sunrise, full of hope, heralding a bright future. 📌 Picture 2 is a new painting this year. Although it is not eye-catching, it is pleasing to the eye. It is located in the west alley of the People's Market. 📌 Picture 3 is something I only discovered in December. There are quite a few trees wearing clothes, right in Liangguochang. The rest are the scenery around where I live.

📍BAR FLAVOUR I found another hidden gem in Dongsi Hutong!! The decor is very chill, and the menu is very interesting🤣 Living room style~ I felt super relaxed as soon as I walked in🥳 Only the bartender was there, and the music was super tasteful🎶 Almost all the customers were girls, and the lazy atmosphere was amazing🥰 Perfect for drinking alone or having a deep talk with friends~ I even read a book in a bar for the first time🥹 P11 is the menu👉 I ordered [Soup] and [Main Course], Both are perfect for girls! Delicate and delicious🤤

(Sun, Oct 24, 2020) C. Dongsi Hutong/Dongtang I was starving and had to eat lunch. There was a Xianlaoman nearby. I heard their dumplings were delicious, so I ordered some, but they didn't amaze me. I grew up eating my grandma's dumplings in Tianjin, so I have a high standard for dumplings, even though I'm from the south. A few days ago, I visited the area south of Dongsi Sitiao. Today, I visited the area south of Dongsi Jiutiao. I found the following places: * The remains of the residence of Prince Yimo * Ye Shengtao's Former Residence (No. 71, Batiao) * Zhu Qiqian's Former Residence (No. 111, Batiao) * Xu Shichang's Former Residence (No. 6, Liutiao) * Sha Qianli's Former Residence (No. 55, Liutiao) * Chongli's Residence (No. 65, Liutiao) * Hou Baolin's Former Residence (Toutiao) The exteriors were all in poor condition. Each hutong winds down, which is exhausting. I continued along Dongsi South Street and saw: * Dongsi Mosque * Puyi's Family Residence (No. 33, Qianchaomian Hutong) * Bi Huade's Residence (No. 34, Qianchaomian Hutong) * Bin Jun's Former Residence (No. 129, Lishi Hutong) I was tired and didn't want to enter any more hutongs. I read the information on the bronze plaques at the entrances of the hutongs. I passed by: * Dencao Hutong * Yanle Hutong * Bensi Hutong * Neiwufu Street I turned onto Dengshikou Street and Wangfujing Street and saw Wangfujing Catholic Church. * St. Joseph's Church * The second church in Beijing * It is located in Dongcheng District and is commonly known as Dongtang. * Yesterday, I went to Xishiku Church, which is commonly known as Beitang. It started raining and got cold, so I went back to the hotel. I've been out for a few days, so it's time to go home.

This is the Hutong Area where you can find a lot of local souvenirs, thrift shops, good food and also a lot of tea shops here for you guys to taste it. Importantly it is free. I even come here everyday to enjoy the view and the atmosphere here. I'm going #beijing to miss this place. #china

Missing Kris still blows in the alleys of Beijing Pumpkin flavored yogurt wine is really delicious😭 The rice has a strong aroma in the mouth and has a very soft, waxy and delicate feel. The store has such a nice atmosphere! Give! I! go! drink!

📍Address: Dongcheng District, Beijing. East of Chaoyangmen North Street; west of Dongsi North Street. 🚗Transportation: Shared bikes are convenient. 👍️Must-see: In the Ming Dynasty, it was called Sitiao Hutong and belonged to Sichengfang. In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to the Plain White Banner and was still called Sitiao Hutong. After 1949, it was called Dongsi Sitiao. In 1965, Xishuiche Hutong was merged into it. During the Cultural Revolution, it was renamed Hongri Road Sitiao, and later restored to Dongsi Sitiao. According to the Yandu Congkao, the Baquan Bureau East Factory was located in Sitiao Hutong. It is now part of the Beijing Old City Historical and Cultural Protection Area from Dongsi Santiao to Batiao. 😄Visitors: 50% foodies born in the 1980s, 50% tourists from other places. This is a popular hutong. Come and have a look if you have time. The Dongsi Hutong Museum is in the hutong. 🎟️Tickets: No reservation or ticket required.

Only 7 tables! But it's considered by many to be the best place in Beijing for sea worm rice! Even on weekdays, you have to wait for an hour at lunchtime! A hidden gem in Dongsi Liutiao Hutong~ Specializing in Qingdao seafood🦐 The sea worm rice is a must-try ☝️ The sea worm and scallop are so fresh and delicious. It's so good that you'll be picking out the rice from the seafood! The seafood dumplings are also highly recommended... Four different fillings! You can try mackerel, squid, and mantis shrimp! The mantis shrimp and sea crab are freshly caught and steamed, and are very fresh and plump~ These are the signature dishes Just order them with your eyes closed! The best authentic seafood restaurant in Beijing!

There Café is a small, delicate, and artistic café. The second floor has a great atmosphere for taking photos. It's really great for taking photos. The taro mochi is delicate, the taro flavor is rich, sweet but not greasy, very suitable for friends who like desserts. The grape coffee soda combines the mellow flavor of coffee and the freshness of grapes, plus the refreshing taste of soda, very suitable for coffee lovers who like a refreshing taste. There Café is located next to a Beijing hutong. The hutong at night has a different flavor. Sitting by the window, watching the people coming and going in the hutong outside the window, feeling the unique atmosphere of the tranquility and hustle and bustle of Beijing at night, it's really a special experience.

👍Beijing is China’s political center, cultural center, international exchange center, and scientific and technological innovation center approved by the State Council. It is one of China’s famous historical and cultural cities and ancient capitals, and a first-tier city in the world. There are many places worth visiting in Beijing, how do you choose? Here we recommend you a 📌Beijing Hutong Tour, because it best embodies the atmosphere of Beijing’s life. 📍The photos are all from Dongsiliutiao and were taken during the National Day. 🌈Dongsi Liutiao is located in the eastern part of Dongcheng District, Beijing, starting from Chaoyangmen North Street in the east, Dongsi North Street in the west, connected to Crescent Hutong, Liushui Lane, and Yufang Hutong in the south, and Yueguang Hutong, Nanbanqiao Hutong, and Nanbanqiao Hutong in the north. Dehuali and Shiqiao Hutong are connected and are under the jurisdiction of Dongsi Subdistrict Office. In March 2022, it was selected into the "Protection List of Traditional Place Names in the Functional Core Areas of the Capital (The First Batch of Streets and Alleys of the Same Type)". What does an alley in your impression look like? In the evening, residents in the alleys will line up to buy sesame cakes... and go home to cook... while their children are after school...

📍Location: Near Dongsi 6th Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚗Transportation: Walk from nearby home 👍️Must-visit attractions: Dongsi, located in the central part of Dongcheng District, Beijing, on the east side of Dongsi North Street. It was called Shizi Street in the Yuan Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, four four-pillar and three-story wooden archways were built on each side of the intersection. As it is located to the east of the Imperial City, it is called Dongsi Archway, abbreviated as Dongsi. After the archway disappeared over time, Dongsi has been used as a place name, referring to the intersection of Dongsi South Street, Dongsi North Street, Dongsi West Street, and Chaoyangmennei Avenue and the surrounding area. Most of the hutongs in this area are relatively tidy and can be driven one way. The decoration during National Day is even more beautiful. Picture 1: National Day coincides with the end of school for middle school students, and coincidentally, pigeons fly by. 🎟️Tickets: No reservation required, no tickets 💗Other tips: Very photogenic

This is considered the most authentic hutong in Beijing. It doesn’t have the strong commercial atmosphere like Wudaoying and Nanluoguxiang, but is more about the life of locals, with literature, art and history coexisting! The Hutong Museum in Dongsi Si Tiao is very interesting.

The unknown alley of the old alley is looking for a letter related to love . , I went to the East Four Old Hutong in Beijing, riding a green orange bicycle, in order to participate in a random random of four people travel. . I am also together with the strength vocal Li Xinyi in "Creation Camp 2019", as the "new rider" of this new riding day. We collect in the shared things, after extracting the route, follow the tips on the card to find clues in the alley, everyone has a task that needs to be completed. . After I finished the route card, my route was called "slow ride, love only one person in my life", and the task was to bring back a letter. It sounds similar to my favorite song "Slow in the past". "The former day has become slower, cars, horses, and mail are slow. I only love one person in my life..." Where is this letter? . The prompt on the task card "Blue and white porcelain wall look in front of each other, 7 brothers sit in row", like a puzzle game, for a moment, I can't figure it out, I am looking for a clue along the nine alleys. . . There are some monuments in the Hutong, and there are residents living in it. What exactly is the 7 brothers? The so-called "breaking the iron shoes innocent" may be like this. At the corner, I found this blue-and-white porcelain wall. The stone pillars of the seven small beasts suddenly came out, solved the equation X+Y=70, and found the second. a clue. . In fact, the answer is a house number. I found this old building with ancient charm along the doorplate. I stopped the car and found the letter from the last year of the Qing Dynasty on the door handle. "The last sentence "I hope that your time with your lover is slower, and you will have love in your life" is really moving to me, how beautiful love and understanding! . The other two players, Xiaoqiang and Panda, also quickly completed their mission. We reunited with their respective harvests, riding a green orange bicycle, and traveling through the Hutong Culture and Imperial City in Old Beijing. In culture, listening to PandaTheDragon telling the story of the old alley and learning about historical stories and architectural connotations that were previously unknown, especially interesting. . Finally, returning to the starting point for sharing, everyone will exchange ideas along the way. Li Xinyi said that he likes the way of unknown travel and is driven by curiosity. The city is no longer a brick. One watt is unremarkable, but there are stories everywhere, and there is vitality everywhere. . "Green New Day" is very interesting and novel. The city is like an unknown box. As long as you find it with a heart of exploration, you can always find novelty on the road.