Yong'an Intersection is a slice of authentic Beijing life where time seems to slow down. Sizzling street food stalls offer fragrant zhajiang noodles and pungent douzhi, while gray-brick hutong houses whisper stories of old Peking. Don't miss the century-old teahouse on the corner - sip jasmine tea here as locals chat, and you'll understand why this unassuming crossroads captures the soul of the city better than any tourist spot.