Zhenxing Alley

Step into Zhenxing Alley, a hidden gem nestled in Beijing's hutong labyrinth where time seems to stand still. Weathered grey bricks and courtyard homes whisper tales of old Beijing's glory days - you might even bump into locals sunbathing on stoops, ready to share untold hutong stories. As night falls, follow the lantern glow to a tucked-away pub where fiery erguotou liquor flows freely, and the owner spins yarns about the alley's dramatic transformations over decades.