Among the numerous hutongs in Beijing, there are some famous historical hutong worth a visit. Beijing Liulichang Hutongs Outside of the Heping Gate Xuanwu District, Beijing, has a long history Liulichang Culture Hutong. Early Liao Dynasty (916 - 1125), it was a village called "Haiwang. The...

Hutongs in Beijing are a type of narrow streets and alleys, most commonly associated with Beijing city.The word "huto"originated from the Mongolian word 'huto', meaning water wells.Since nomadic tribes used to live and be near water wells, they called huto small alleys. "It is about 360 hutong...