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  • Houhai Lake Beijing - The lakes area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhoods and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Oianhai. The Back Lakes are easily the most photogenic part of Beijing, save the old Forbidden City. The lakes are known collectively as Shichihai, and have become trendy with lakeside cafes, bars and restaurants in recent years.
    houhai-lake-2.jpg
  • Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    chinese-cart-1.jpg
  • Chinese Street Musicians - Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    chinese-street-musician.jpg
  • Beijing Rickshaw Nap - Rickshaws were first used in China during the late 1800s and an important element in urban development in 20th century China in terms of  transport and for the employment it provided.  At one time rickshaw men and their dependents made up almost 20 percent of Beijing's population. Many rickshaws disappeared after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 though in recent years they have made a comeback in popular tourist areas of Beijing.
    beijing-rickshaw-3.jpg
  • Rickshaws were first used in China during the late 1800s and an important element in urban development in 20th century China in terms of  transport and for the employment it provided.  At one time rickshaw men and their dependents made up almost 20 percent of Beijing's population. Many rickshaws disappeared after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 though in recent years they have made a comeback in popular tourist areas of Beijing.
    beijing-rickshaw-1.jpg
  • Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
    chinese-door-1.jpg
  • Fishing Houhai Lake, Beijing - Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    houhai-lake-1.jpg
  • Al Fresco Barber in the Beijing Hutongs -  Beijing traditional hutong life is now being protected in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history and way of life. Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    outdoor-chinese-barber.jpg
  • Beijing Hutong Alley and Bikes - Hutongs are narrow alleys forming traditional courtyard residences. Many neighbourhoods were made up by joining one family compound to another to form a hutong and then joining one hutong to another.
    hutong-alley.jpg
  • Beijing's morning markets originally specialized in selling used items.  These days they are most popular with housewives shopping for fresh produce and household items.  Morning markets opens extremely early, with all  businesses beginning just as dawn breaks.  Therefore, this kind of morning market are also called ghost markets.  These markets spring up in regular spots throughout the city, though there is no real "central"  market.
    beijing-morning-market-4.jpg
  • Chinese Boy Playing on Scooter -  Since most Beijing residences don't have much garden space, local public parks, lakesides and any green or open area transforms itself into a park for activities such as these.
    chinese-boy-scooter.jpg
  • Beijing's morning markets originally specialized in selling used items.  These days they are most popular with housewives shopping for fresh produce and household items.  Morning markets opens extremely early, with all  businesses beginning just as dawn breaks.  Therefore, this kind of morning market are also called ghost markets.  These markets spring up in regular spots throughout the city, though there is no real "central"  market.
    beijing-morning-market-3.jpg
  • Practicing Tai Chi at Beihai Park,  an imperial garden to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Initally built in the 10th century, it is among the largest of Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces and temples. It is also a popular place for early morning exercise routines.
    beihai-park-5.jpg
  • Rickshaws were first used in China during the late 1800s and an important element in urban development in 20th century China in terms of  transport and for the employment it provided.  At one time rickshaw men and their dependents made up almost 20 percent of Beijing's population. Many rickshaws disappeared after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 though in recent years they have made a comeback in popular tourist areas of Beijing.
    beijing-rickshaw-2.jpg
  • Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    chinese-cart-2.jpg
  • Chinese Ear Cleaning at Wenshu Teahouse in Chengdu - Barbers in China offer various services besides haircuts including ear cleaning.  They don't even have to offer their service at a barber shop but outdoors sometimes such as at Wenshu Pagoda Teahouse in Chengdu in between pots of tea, napping and chats with friends.
    chinese-barber-1.jpg
  • Birdcages at Beijing Morning Market - Beijing's morning markets originally specialized in selling used items.  These days they are most popular with housewives shopping for fresh produce and household items.  Morning markets opens extremely early, with all  businesses beginning just as dawn breaks.  Therefore, this kind of morning market are also called ghost markets.  These markets spring up in regular spots throughout the city, though there is no real "central"  market.
    beijing-morning-market-2.jpg
  • Chinese Round Doorway, Beijing - Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
    chinese-round-door.jpg
  • Chinese Violin and Violinist in the park by Houhai Lake. Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways and courtyards of Beijing, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    chinese-violin-1.jpg
  • Fruit Cart at Morning Market - Beijing's morning markets are popular with housewives shopping for fresh produce and household items.  Morning markets open extremely early with all  businesses beginning just as dawn breaks.  Therefore, this kind of morning market are also called ghost markets.  These markets spring up in regular spots throughout the city, though there is no real "central"  market.
    beijing-morning-market-1.jpg