Stroll down Cuiliu Street and step into old Beijing's living postcard! Willow branches dance overhead, creating a fairy-tale tunnel – spring brings fluffy catkin snowfalls while autumn carpets the path in gold. Hidden gems await in every hutong alley: maybe a grandpa selling candied hawthorns, or a century-old shop steaming fermented bean juice. Pro tip: Visit at golden hour when sunset paints traditional courtyard walls honey-colored, perfect for vintage photos with your tanghulu skewer!