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'Destination Peking' and Beijing's Original Hutong Hipsters

Paul French with 18 tales of foreigners who spent time in Peking in the first half of the 20th century.

by Paul French, 03 February 2021

Tian Han – The Man Who Wrote the Chinese National Anthem

Tian Han's Beijing ancestral home lies in Xiguan Hutong, Dongcheng district.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 26 February 2021

Photos Show the Dramatic Evolution of Beijing's Hutongs from 1989-2013

A recent exhibition held in Beijing featured over 100 photos depicting just how much the city's hutongs have changed since the 1980s.

by Justine Lopez, 10 July 2017

4 Excellent China Travel Deals You Can Book Right Now

Time for a vacay? Check out these hot new travel deals!

by That's, 28 May 2019

How One Architect Transformed a Tiny Hutong Alleyway into a Home for 6

Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama was tasked with transforming a dark and overcrowded hutong home into an efficient and beautiful space.

by Oscar Holland, 17 January 2017

A Peek Inside This Traditional Beijing Hutong Turned Micro-Hostel

This ultra-small, 35-sqm hutong space was transformed into shared housing without comprising quality of life.

by Dominique Wong, 05 May 2017

The Man Who Helped Bring Shakespeare to China

Lang Shiqiu, the man who helped introduce Shakespeare to China, once lived in Neiwubujie Hutong.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 26 July 2021

Police Raid Hot Cat Club in Beijing, Conduct Surprise Drug Tests

Many foreigners had gathered for an open mic night, but police shut down the bar before the show even began.

by Noelle Mateer, 28 September 2017

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

theCalmer

April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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