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If you are heading to Beijing, you’ll be steeped in history-some of China’s states dating back more than 6,000 years, and plenty of famous sites go back further than your family tree. Since Beijing was the capital for four dynasties: Jin (1115-1234), Yuan (127-1368), Ming (1368 -1644) and Qing (1644-1911), it has a wealth of historical sites ranging from royal sumptuous private mansions and gardens to simple villages. Beijing Hutong is a special feature of Beijing culture, which is quiet, clean and classic. The Prince’s Mansions as well as former residences of celebrities are also the mark of historical Beijing. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people, domestic and foreign, come to Beijing to visit its grand palaces and graceful gardens and to enjoy its marvelous art.
Beijing Hutong
Hutong is one of the unique special features in Beijing. There are thousands of Hutong here surrounded the Forbidden City, most of which were came into being in the dynasties Yuan, Ming, Qing. Old local residents have a saying: "There are 360 large hutongs and as many small hutongs as there are hairs on an ox."
Qianmen Street
Qianmen Street, a symbol of genuine Beijing local culture which boomed during the Qing Dynasty. The new Qianmen Street has kept its traditional Chinese elements of decoration style and architectural structure after the renovations, continuing its classical theme.
Nan Luo Gu Xiang at night
Nanluoguxiang is not far from Houhai, but is more low-key. There are a lot of interesting restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shops there. It is well worth an evening.
Yandai Xiejie
Yan Dai Xie Jie literally means "Slanted Tobacco Pipe Street ". The street itself resembles a huge pipe totally 232 meters long. It is "slanted "because it runs from the northeast to southwest.
Jiuwan Hutong
Jiu Wan Hutong is known as the one with the most turings among other hutongs in Beijing.
Celebrity Former Dwelling
Former Residence of Song Qingling in Beijing
Located at the edge of the Houhai lake, the old residence of Song Qingling is one of the prettiest residences and one of best restored of Beijing.
Former Residence of Lu Xun, Beijing
Located near Fuchengmen in the northwestern part of Beijing, the Lu Xun Museum in Beijing is a memorial of historical celebrities.
Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum
MeiLanfang (1894-1961) is regarded as one of the Four Great Female Impersonators in the history of the Peking Opera, an art form little understood and not widely appreciated outside of China and Chinese communities abroad.
Xu Beihong Memorial Hall
The Chinese artist Xu Beihong (1895-1953), best remembered for his galloping horses that injected dynamism into previously static forms of Chinese brushwork, is commemorated in this intriguing museum.
Former Residence of Guo Moruo-Map & Pictures
The Former Residence of Guo Moruo is situated at the western bay of Shicha Hai (Hou Hai or Back Sea) with an area of over 7,000 square meters with at least 500 square meters of architectural area.
Former Residence of Mao Dun
Originally built in the central 19th century covering a total area of 650 square meters (7020 sq ft), the former residence of Mao Dun, a well-known Chinese revolutionary writer, was the Mao family home for many generations and witnessed the growth of this great revolutionist and writer.
The Former Residence of Qi Baishi
Qi Bai-shi (1864 - 1957) was a Chinese painter. The subjects of his paintings include almost everything, such as commonly animals, scenery, figures, toys, vegetables, and so on.
The Former Residence of Li Dazhao
The former residence of Li Dazhao was designed under a very typical Chinese traditional architecture designs with overall area of about 550 square meters.
Princess Sites
Prince Gong’s Mansion
Located on the north bank of Shichahai (Shicha Lake), No.17, Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng District, It was once the residence of He Shen, a favorite court official during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (reign: 1735-1796).
Pince Gong’s Mansion Review
Prince Gong’s Mansion Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Beijing locals.
Gui Gong Fu
A simple introduction about Gui Gong Fu.
Prince Mansion
Countless princes' mansions were built in Beijing from the time of Emperor Yongle in the Ming Dynasty.
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