Beijing Hutongs, China
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by One of the most famous and notable hutongs that is worth visiting is the Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street. Originally called Skewed Drum Tower Street, this hutong was full of pipe shops because many local residents smoked opium on the streets in the ancient times and thus the demand for more and more pipes grew. Nowadays tea houses, bars, coffee rooms and souvenir shops 'decorate' the street which are quite popular among locals and visitors as well.
To experience a little bit of ancient everyday history you should explore the hutongs on rickshaws, thus you might feel as if you were transported back in time. :)
Address:
Xiaoshibei Hutong, Xicheng, Beijing, China
Price:
No fee required to roam the streets.
Opening Hours:
It is safer in the daytime.
How to get there:
Hutongs can be found almost everywhere in Beijing.
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