Nanluoguxiang
| 南锣鼓巷 | |
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Nanluoguxiang
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| Type | Hutong |
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| Length | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Location | Dongcheng District, Beijing |
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| North end | East Gulou Street |
| South end | Di'anmen East Street |
Nanluoguxiang (Chinese: 南锣鼓巷; pinyin: nánluógǔxiàng) is a well-preserved ancient part of the town in Beijing, with traditional architecture, the street area also known as hutong, located in the Dongcheng district.[1][2] It is approximately 800m long, running from East Guluo Street to Di'anmen East Street.[3]
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History
Nanluoguxiang was built in the Yuan Dynasty and received its current name during the Qing Dynasty, around 1750. In recent years, the area's hutong has become a popular tourist destination with siheyuan, Chinese restaurants, ceramics, and antique shops. Nanluoguxiang Station of Beijing Subway opened in 2012 and is located near the south entrance of the hutong.[4]
Gallery
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View from the Grand Canal
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Structures in Nanluoguxiang
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A traditional red Chinese door with Imperial guardian lion knocker, resemble number 8 (good luck or fortune) in Chinese culture
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Guang Hua temple (广化寺)
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Drum Tower (鼓楼)
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Hutong Courtyard Restaurant, Beijing, April-2011.jpg
A fandian (饭店) is a traditional Chinese restaurant
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