Eight Great Hutongs

Visit Beijing's eight hutongs Speaking of Beijing's eight hutongs, it can be said that no one knows the place, from the Qing Qianlong period to the Republic of China, here is "flower street and willow lane" synonym. Bada Hutong refers to the eight alleys north of Xizhushikou Street and south of Tieshu Xie Street. Although there is no place name like "bada Hutong" on the map, if you open the Gaode map to search for "bada Hutong", you will directly display the place name of these eight alleys. From west to east are: Baishun Hutong, Rouzhi Hutong, Hanjia Hutong, Shaanxi Lane, Stone Hutong, Palm Tree Xie Street (formerly Wang Guangfu Xie Street), Zhujia Hutong, Xiaoli Hutong (formerly Li Sa Hao Hutong). During the Qianlong period, Hui class entered Beijing, staying in the same belt as Hanjiatan and Baishun Hu in the Bada Hutong, and later Sixi and Chuntai and other drama classes came to Beijing, staying in Baishun Hutong, Shaanxi Lane and Li Tieguai Xie Street (Tieshu Xie Street), so there is a saying in old Beijing: "People are not leaving the road, tigers are not leaving the mountain, singing and playing are not away from Baishun, Hanjiatan." Since the Qing Dynasty banned prostitutes, and the academic and doctor class liked the best, and there were more traditions of raising families. The Hui class disciples who came to Beijing were boys. They were beautiful and many Xi male Dan. Many famous hall numbers are in the same belt of Bada Hu, such as Mei Lanfang from Zhu Yingyun's Yunhetang, Mei Qiaoling's management Jinghetang, Cheng Changxuan Yuchu Sixutang, Yuan Xinpeitang No. Yingxiutang, etc. It can be said that the eight major hutongs in the Qing Dynasty flourished entirely because of the male kis. The Republic of China began, prostitutes lifted the ban, the public withered, the original hall of the eight alleys became the world of brothels. In fact, the place where Huajie Liuxiang gathers outside the front door is not only these eight streets, but many alleys in the Dashilan area outside the front door are included. There are nearly 100 brothels of alleys outside the eight alleys, but the brothels in these eight alleys are of the highest grade. There are also many flower kui, so it is so well-known, such as the famous Saijinhua was in Shaanxi Lane at the time Shanglin Xianguan. Beijing now pays great attention to protecting the original style of historical blocks, especially the large alleys and alleys outside the front door have created cultural blocks, many old courtyards and buildings in the Republic of China have been restored, and they can increasingly reflect the folk customs of old Beijing. The eight alleys show the style of the characteristic streets, clean streets, regular houses, no messy piles, and many cultural elements on the walls. It is worth walking around and strolling around to experience the Hutong culture and Liyuan culture of old Beijing. However, the eight alleys are really not short of distance, today I chose four of them, namely Shaanxi Lane, Rouzhi Hutong, Baishun Hutong, Stone Hutong. Shaanxi Lane is the longest and most famous of the eight hutongs. The Shanglin Xianguan where Saijinhua has been staying is still there, and there is a clear logo. Of course, it is not the original use. It seems to have been changed to a hotel. The Beijing Opera culture in the rouge hutong and Baishun hutong is very strong, and there are many sculptures, reliefs and wall paintings related to Beijing Opera in the streets. It feels that the current eight hutongs are not too strong for commercial development, and they have kept a low profile to the maximum extent.

Baishun Hutong, Shaanxi Lane, Hanjia Hutong, Stone Hutong, Rouzhi Hutong, Wang Guangfu Xie Street, Zhujia Hutong, Lisha Hao Hutong, Xiaojiangjia Hutong, Dali Hutong, Xiangzi Hutong, Brick Tower Hutong, Caishikou Hutong, Liuyang Hutong, Fanzi Hutong, Jinger Hutong, Shamao Hutong, Baizi Hutong, Zhengyi Road Hutong You can play like this: visit the former site of the brothel, for example, the Qingyuanchun brothel located in Shaanxi Lane is a famous four-level brothel, which is designed to provide services for the dignitary and rich businessmen to visit the former residence of celebrities, such as Yan Fengying's former residence, Liu Xiaoguang's former residence is located in this area, you can feel the cultural heritage here, appreciate the architectural style here with strong ethnic characteristics, doors and windows, railings, eaves have special designs. Taste authentic food here can taste a variety of Beijing specialties, such as Beijing roast duck, fried noodles, soy sauce and other traditional artistic atmosphere. There are many traditional artistic expressions here, such as Beijing Opera, Review Opera, etc., you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere.

Recommended reason: Beijing's largest famous alley area, is the former wind, snow, moon, smoke and Liuxiang gathering place, the earliest Huiban into Beijing and major famous corners of the living area, later because of the Republic of China during the brothel flourishing and famous Chinese and foreign, the late Qing Dynasty famous brothel Sai Jinhua lived in Shaanxi Lane, It is also the nearest attraction to Dashilan and Tiananmen Square. Here you can feel the original urban life and alley cultural cuisine of old Beijing: most of the old brands have been moved away, and you can feel the local specialty fly hall when you encounter local specialty snacks.

Meishi Street 2 It is recorded that the Ming Dynasty Coal City Street has been formed, belonging to Zhengxifang, and was called Coal City. The coal transported by camels from the coal kiln in the west gate of Jingximen into Beijing, and a considerable part of it is piled up for sale here. After the middle of the Qing Dynasty, coal market street gradually developed into a food street, now it is close to Dashilan's bustling business district.

Located on Zhushikou West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. You can see many alleys through the Dashilan on the front street. The first of the eight alleys that came into view was Hanjia Hutong. There are also Shaanxi Lane, Rouge Hutong, Stone Hutong, Xiaoli Hu, the same eight alleys. The old society was once a well-known fireworks and willow alley in Beijing. Now there are eight alleys. I have visited a few of them. The environment of the small streets and alleys is very simple. There is no special literary decoration. Most are ordinary residential areas. However, there are relevant text introductions in alleys and alleys, so you can understand the perception well.