Nanluoguxiang is located in the heart of Beijing, a hutong that combines the charm of a small bourgeoisie and the essence of old Beijing, making it one of the city’s fashionable landmarks. It is a hub for many artistic specialty shops and a variety of snacks, which are especially favored by young people and artistic youth as a must-visit destination when touring Beijing.
For food recommendations, the well-known Nanluoguxiang cuisine includes Wen Yu Cheese Shop (No. 49, Nanluoguxiang), known for its original cheese, double skin milk, and sour plum soup, always with a long queue. Both Guo Ke (No. 108, Nanluoguxiang) and Za Mo (No. 106, Nanluoguxiang) offer creative flavored pizzas; Guo Ke’s lamb skewer pizza and Za Mo’s Kung Pao Chicken pizza and Beijing Roast Duck pizza are highly praised. Here No Corn Juice (No. 145, Nanluoguxiang) sells the rich corn juice. After dining, it’s natural to browse the specialty shops to digest. A must-visit is Band-Aid 8 (No. 61, Nanluoguxiang), owned by the humorous British man Jiangsenhai from the TV show ‘Careers and Careers’, selling T-shirts printed with patterns representing old Beijing’s urban culture, such as enamel red basins and old tin toys. Some shops are intriguing just by their names, like ‘Navel’ (No. 53, Nanluoguxiang), a clothing store, which is amusing to share with friends by taking a photo of the store name. In the old hutongs off the main street, there are fewer tourists, and old residences tell the history of old Beijing. Here you can find the Qing Dynasty’s Prince僧格林沁’s Mansion; the former residence of the last Empress Wan Rong; and the garden-style Keyuan, modeled after the gardens of Jiangnan. Unfortunately, most buildings cannot be entered for visits, only viewed from the outside. Currently open to the public are Qi Baishi’s Former Residence Memorial Hall (Yuer Hutong) and Mao Dun’s Former Residence (No. 13, Houyuan Temple Hutong). Additionally, the Central Academy of Drama (No. 39, Dongmianhua Hutong) is also located in Nanluoguxiang. The entire text is open year-round and all day. Must-see tips: Nanluoguxiang is very lively. If you want to quietly experience the charm of old Beijing, you can explore the side hutongs, where many celebrity residences and historical buildings will make your visit worthwhile.Nanluoguxiang: A Fusion of Old and Modern Beijing
Nanluoguxiang is located in the heart of Beijing, a hutong that combines the charm of a small bourge[...]
