Hutong lanes
Courtyard lanes reveal Beijing at the scale of a doorway. Wander public paths, notice the details and respect the homes around you.
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Beijing
Courtyard lanes and circular roofs offer different ways to notice Beijing together.
Beijing invites attention at the scale of a doorway and an open ceremonial space. Hutong lanes around Nanluoguxiang and the Temple of Heaven offer different starting points. Choose one place for a future visit, and leave time for your own questions.
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Temple of Heaven
Circular roofs and open ceremonial spaces express old ideas about heaven and earth. Follow a curve, then see how the view changes.
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Sanlitun
Explore Beijing’s Sanlitun district after dark for food, entertainment and an active street scene.
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