Walking In A Beijing Alley | Nan Luo Gu Xiang (South Gong and Drum Lane)

Nan luo gu xiang, namely South Gong and Drum Lane, is an old hutong in Beijing, renowned for its long history, Hutong culture, specialty stores, and distinctive foods.

It is 768 meters (2,519 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide.

Its north end joins Gulou Dong Dajie, and the south end is connected to Di'anmen Dong Dajie.

There are eight parallel hutongs on each side of the old alley. These sixteen and the main lane were put on the first list of 25 historic and culturally protected areas in November 1990, by the local Municipal Government.

Situated in the downtown area, it is convenient to reach.

The Nan luo gu xiang was built in the same period that the capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Dadu, was built, so it is about 800 years old.

The sixteen side hutongs were built in the Yuan Dynasty too. Because of its layout, people also call it the Centipede Lane.

It was once named Humpback Lane (Luoguo Xiang) in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and renamed to Gong and Drum Lane (Luogu Xiang) in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

The alley remains more complete than other historical heritage sites in Beijing, witnessing the vicissitudes of many dynasties.

It is like an old man who is telling an ancient legend about his past. Here, you can experience the special Hutong culture of Beijing.

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