Exploring the Hutongs of Beijing

Beijing’s hutongs, or traditional courtyard houses, offer a glimpse into Ming and Qing Dynasty Beijing. They’re also some of the city’s hippest neighborhoods, home to the trendiest shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants in the Chinese capital. Here’s what you need to know about exploring the Hutong neighborhoods of Beijing.
Beijing Hutongs History
Beijing’s Hutong neighborhoods date back more than seven centuries, when some of the first courtyard houses were constructed during the Yuan Dynasty. This style of residential planning continued to gain popularity throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, and each hutong has its own style and history. Certain hutongs were built around specific professions; for instance, the Shijia Hutong is where many of the city’s bankers were based. As the city continued to grow, many hutongs were demolished to make way for modern developments, leaving only a few of these traditional neighborhoods in Beijing.
Ways to Experience Beijing’s Hutongs
- Soak up the sights and sounds of the hutongs on a relaxing rickshaw ride through the ancient streets and alleys.
- Eat your way through an old Beijing hutong on a guided food tour by tuk-tuk.
- Stretch your legs with a leisurely bike tour through these historic neighborhoods.
- Start your day off right during a breakfast food tour.
- Follow your guide on a walking tour of a hutong while listening to stories about Beijing’s past.
- Combine your visit to the hutongs with tours of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Tian’anmen Square.

Excursão a comida e cerveja em Pequim Hutong por Tuk Tuk

Excursão a Pé de Comida Privada a Pequim em Hutong

Excursão privada - Pequim de bicicleta à noite

Excursão Hutongs antigos em Pequim de riquexós

Autêntico Old Beijing Hutong Comida e Cerveja Private Tour

Excursão a pé de 3 horas em Pequim Hutong Swift (ou de bicicleta)

Excursão de comida de café da manhã em Pequim Hutong

Excursão privada: noite de Pequim Hutong andando com jantar de pato assado em Pequim

Excursão Privada de Meio Dia aos Destaques de Pequim Hutong

Experiência de Hanfu no Parque Beihai e Hutong e Passeio de Barco no Lago Houhai

Tour Privado - Pequim Hutong Life Experience

Excursão de jantar em hutong com fãs de cerveja artesanal de Pequim

Excursão privada em Pequim: Praça da Paz Celestial, Cidade Proibida e Hutong com almoço

Excursão de comida de café da manhã em Pequim Hutong

Excursão Privada Cultural: Passeio de Riquixá de Hutong, Praça Tian'anmen, Cidade Proibida e Templo do Céu

Presente e passado de Pequim: Olympic Park e Hutong Tour

Excursão privada de aula de culinária em Pequim Hutong
