Stroll down Heping West Street to soak up Beijing's most authentic local vibes! This hidden gem preserves traditional hutong culture, where century-old courtyard houses blend with quirky modern shops. Don't miss street vendors serving steaming bowls of zhajiangm noodles or candied hawthorns - perfect snacks while watching elderly residents chat under ancient trees at dusk. A living postcard of old Beijing that mass tourists often overlook!

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