Ever wondered about the history of the hutongs? Ever wanted to hear quirky facts about these historic structures?

Join Culture Yard and our Lao Beijing guide, Howard, on an informative walk through the beloved Beixinqiao area.

Where?

Meeting Point: Culture Yard

Ending Point: Zhangzizhong Lu Station

When?

Sunday, November 24th, 14:00 - 15:30

Scan the QR code, or visit the link:

https://www.huodongxing.com/event/4519230320111

Price: 80 RMB (60 RMB for CY Students) Children under 10 can go for free！

We will meet at Culture Yard (Beixinqiao) and walk a little south to the starting point, Xiang'er Hutong.

Here we will enter the peaceful alleyways and Howard will begin his in-depth talk on the quirky facts about hutongs. Be ready to finally answer the questions on why hutongs are named the way they are, what happened with the Mongols came, and what did things look like before. Be sure to ask about the obscure temple hidden in the area!

Our tour will end at Zhangzizhong Lu Station.

Who is Howard? Hear from the man himself...

"Hi guys! I'm Howard Wong, born and raised in Beijing and love this city just like you do. Well, at least some of you. I'm a big history fan and grew up reading and hearing about Chinese history and folk tales from books and the local Chinese around me (mainly from my grandma and uncle Zhang). I'm excited to share on this walking tour my passion and knowledge of the hutongs close to the lovely Culture Yard."