Beichizi 1st Alley

Step into Beichizi Toutiao and travel back in time! Tucked east of the Forbidden City, this hutong alley dazzles with well-preserved courtyard houses and grey-brick charm. Off the tourist radar, it pulses with local life—spot grandpas fanning themselves on stoops or neighbors sharing gossip over tea. Come at dawn when sunlight paints the weathered walls golden, perfect for snapping nostalgia-filled photos that capture Beijing's soul!