Yandai Xiejie Hutong
Beijing Attractions
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Introduction to Yandai Xiejie Hutong (Beijing)
Yandai Xiejie is located near Nanluoguxiang one of Beijing’s famous Hutongs. Yandai Xiejie is 232 meters in length and is the oldest Hutong in Beijing. During the Qing Dynasty Yandai Xijie was famous for its sale of tobacco and pipes. Yandai Xiejie was redeveloped just prior to the Beijing Olympics, the Hutong was redeveloped for tourism and the subsequent renovations recovered some historical features. In 2010 Yandai Xiejie was awarded the Famous Street of Chinese History and Civilization by the Ministry of Culture and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. |
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Location Yandai Xiejie Hutong, Xicheng District, Dianmenwai Street |
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Travel Information
Admission Fee: Free |
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Main Sights Souvenir shops, antiques, traditional handmade crafts |
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Transportation 1.Take Subway Line 2 getting off at Gulou Dajie Station, leave the station via Exit B and then walk 15 minutes to reach Yandai Xiejie Hutong. 2. You can take subway line 8 and get off at Shichahai and take exit A2. Taking a two minute walk from Shichahai station you will reach Yandai Xiejie |
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Travel Tips
1. Taking a rickshaw tour of the Yandai Xiejie Hutong is always a more interesting way to tour the area. |
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Tour including Visiting Yandai Xiejie Hutong |