Jinyuchi Middle Street

Stroll through Jinyuchi Zhongjie where old Beijing's charm comes alive in this tucked-away alley. Courtyard houses with gray tiles and red bricks transport you back in time, while goldfish shops still keep the tradition of raising fish in porcelain pots - hand-painted fishbowls and vendors' calls create an authentic slice of Beijing life. Grab candied hawthorns at dusk to savor the local flavor immortalized in Lao She's novel 'Rickshaw Boy'.