Beijing City Walk: Meet the Little Prince at the Corner of Lanman Hutong.
Beijing Lanman Hutong Travel Guide
Lanman Hutong (also known as "Lanman Hutong" in some materials) is a hutong in Beijing full of artistic atmosphere and historical heritage. It attracts many tourists with its vivid graffiti, unique artistic shops, and strong living atmosphere. Here, you can feel the fireworks of old Beijing and enjoy the slow life of a modern city.
Transportation Guide
· Subway: Take Subway Line 4 or 7 to Caishikou Station, Exit D, and walk about 800 meters to Lanman Hutong.
· Bus: There are many bus lines to the nearby stations. You can choose the appropriate bus line according to your departure place.
Recommended Tour Route
The following is a classic Lanman Hutong tour route, with a total length of about 1.5 kilometers, suitable for walking tours.
1. Nanbanjie Hutong
· Shaoxing Guild Hall: Mr. Lu Xun once lived here for 7 years and wrote works such as "A Madman's Diary". Although it is not open to the public, you can feel its historical atmosphere at the door.
2. Lanman Hutong
· Graffiti Wall: The walls of the hutong are covered with vivid graffiti, such as the Little Prince, a girl watering flowers, etc., which are very suitable for taking photos.
Artistic Shops: There are many artistic and retro coffee shops and bookstores in the hutong, such as OONAGH Coffee, Shiqian Coffee, Xuannan Bookstore, etc., which are good places to enjoy slow time.
· Red Reception Room: Display nostalgic old objects and feel the red romance.
3. Fayuan Temple
● When you come out from the other end of Lanman Hutong, turn right and you will see Fayuan Temple. This is a famous temple built in the Tang Dynasty, known as "a Fayuan Temple, half of the history of Beijing". The temple has a quiet environment and is a good place to experience Buddhist culture.
4. Food Recommendations
· Niujie Food: After visiting Lanman Hutong and Fayuan Temple, you can go to the nearby Niujie to taste authentic snacks. Niujie not only has famous buns, fried cakes, barbecue, etc., but also various affordable and diverse snacks for you to try.
Notes
1. Tour Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day to visit, so that you can better enjoy the beautiful scenery and graffiti of the hutong.
2. Dress Comfortably: Since you need to walk around, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes for long walks.
3. Respect Local Culture: During the tour, please respect the local culture and customs, and do not damage public property or affect the lives of local residents.
Summary
Lanman Hutong is a must-see tourist route in Beijing, which integrates the historical heritage of old Beijing and the artistic atmosphere of a modern city. Here, you can walk under the graffiti wall to feel the charm of art, or sit in an artistic shop to enjoy a leisurely time with a cup of coffee. At the same time, the nearby Fayuan Temple and Niujie food also add more color and flavor to your trip.