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» Tourist Attractions in Beijing » Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard, Beijing |
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Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard, Beijing |
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The tourists who are bored to the hilt by seeing the high rises and the flamboyant buildings can derive a thrill by witnessing the Hutongs and courtyards of Beijing . The Hutongs mean a small road sandwiched between two courtyards . The Hutongs exemplify the indigenous form of construction with a rudimentary charm attached to it. The labyrinth of Hutongs in Beijing bespeak of the unique form of construction in Beijing. The tourist who is new to the city of Beijing may be lost in the enigmatic maze of the Hutongs . The Hutongs exude a fresh visual delight by virtue of their intrinsic charm and idiosyncrasy in structure.
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Facts about Hutongs in Beijing:
Most of the Hutongs were constructed by the Yuang , Quing and Ming clan . The Hutongs bear the vestiges of the changing history of Beijing .
Most of the houses in Beijing have a courtyard . The lanes and the bye lanes are formed through the courtyards of the houses . The narrowest Hutong allows only 1 person at a time to move through it. Some of the Hutongs are as long as 6 Kilometers . The Hutongs reflect the indigenous engineering feats employed to construct it .
Important Hutongs of Beijing:
Qianshi Hutong is the narrowest Hutong . Sanmiao Street is one of the ancient Hutongs of Beijing . Dongxi Jiaomin is one of the longest Hutongs of Beijing . Jiudaowan Hutong with its twists and turns is an amazing maze like Hutong .
Hutongs of Beijing bear the vestiges of history of Beijing dotted with a variety of historical events . The Hutongs in Beijing have a fond memory and a brooding juxtaposition of poignancy and ecstasy engraved on it . Hutongs bear testimony to the fact about the rich heritage and culture of Beijing. The Hutongs by virtue of their enigmatic design and structure woo hordes of tourists throughout the world . The ubiquitous Hutongs are the quintessential example of the history and culture of Beijing . Some of the Hutongs used to be bustle as a market place while others serve as a place where the local craftsmen showcase their competency in pottery and sell pottery items .
Courtyards of Beijing :
The courtyards are present in most of the houses of Beijing . A courtyard is like a quadrilateral with 4 equal sides surrounded by rooms on the 4 sides . The rooms are constructed in such a way that it adheres to the dogmas of Feng Shui (A Chinese belief that directions of the house and its contents play an integral part in ushering fortune or misfortune) . The various rooms are meant for accommodation of different age groups . The courtyards are of various dimensions ranging from small , medium to large . The main entrance of the courtyard is located in the south eastern part and there is a wall in the entrance which prevents a person from seeing the interior of the courtyard . The big courtyards are inhabited by the government employees while the common people stay in the medium and small courtyards.
The courtyards of Beijing reflect the social and economical scenario of Beijing to some extent .
The Hutongs and the Courtyards unveil a new vista of visual and psychological delight to the tourists .
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