8 of Beijing's Most Notorious Hutong Residents

A guide to some of Beijing hutong's most notorious residents throughout history.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 May 2022

Uncovering The Dark History Behind a Brutal Beijing Murder

A walking tour run by the Bespoke Travel Company reveals intriguing details about the murder of a British schoolgirl.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 28 August 2021

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

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

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

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