Strolling down Ancient City Road is like stepping into a time machine of old Beijing! Where grey-brick courtyards blend with hipster cafes, you'll feel the hutong culture breathing through every alleyway. Don't miss the sugar-coated haws skewers - that iconic "crunch" is the authentic soundtrack of the capital. Turn a corner and you might discover century-old pickle shops, their pungent aromas practically begging you to bring some home as souvenirs!

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