Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang, Beijing (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Nanluoguxiang© Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0

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About Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang is a historic alley in Beijing's Dongcheng District that gives its name to an old neighborhood of traditional architecture. The area stretches roughly 800 meters from Gulou East Street in the north to Di'anmen East Street in the south and is part of a network of narrow hutong lanes. The layout dates back to the Yuan Dynasty, while the current name was not given until the 18th century, during the Qing era. Today the area is a popular tourist destination with restaurants, bars, cafés, and souvenir shops. You can also visit old siheyuan courtyard homes associated with well-known historical and literary figures. A subway station at the southern entrance makes it easy to get there.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Beijing, China
District: Jiaodaokou Subdistrict
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Coordinates: 39.93414° N · 116.39695° E
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FAQ about Nanluoguxiang

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What is Nanluoguxiang in Beijing?

Nanluoguxiang is a historic alley in Beijing's Dongcheng District that gives its name to an old neighborhood of traditional architecture. It stretches roughly 800 meters from Gulou East Street in the north to Di'anmen East Street in the south. Nanluoguxiang is part of a network of narrow hutong lanes and lies in the Jiaodaokou Subdistrict.

How old is Nanluoguxiang in Beijing?

Nanluoguxiang in Beijing dates back to the Yuan Dynasty. The alley received its current name only in the 18th century, during the Qing era. This makes Nanluoguxiang one of the historic hutong neighborhoods of the Chinese capital.

What can you do in Nanluoguxiang?

In Nanluoguxiang in Beijing, you can stroll through the hutong alley, stop for a bite or a drink, and visit old siheyuan courtyard houses. The courtyards are linked to well-known historical and literary figures. Along the alley you'll find restaurants, bars, cafés, and souvenir shops; travelguide195 lists around 19 restaurants within 500 meters.

What can you see around Nanluoguxiang?

Around Nanluoguxiang in Beijing, several historic sites and museums lie within walking distance. Within 1 km, travelguide195 lists, among others, 达贝子府 (about 111 m), the former residence of the painter Qi Baishi 齊白石故居 (about 138 m), and the memorial hall 齐白石旧居纪念馆 (about 436 m). A bit farther away, you'll find the Huoshen Temple (about 663 m), the summit of Jingshan 景山 with the hall 寿皇殿 (about 666 and 692 m, respectively), the Poly Time Museum (about 738 m), and the Beijing Drum Tower (about 857 m).

How do I get to Nanluoguxiang in Beijing?

You can easily reach Nanluoguxiang in Beijing by subway, as there is a subway station at the southern entrance of the alley. The south entrance is on Di'anmen East Street, and the north entrance is on Gulou East Street.

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