Wudaoying Hutong Tour Guide in Beijing. What are the interesting places in Wudaoying Hutong?

Beijing Wudaoying Hutong is a long-standing ancient architectural site with hundreds of years of history. It is also a profound The best place to reflect the hutong culture of old Beijing. You can go deep into the hutong and experience the most incredible pictures and scenes. I will share with you a detailed tour guide below.

Wudaoying Hutong belonged to Chongjiaofang in the Ming Dynasty and was called Wudeweiying. It is said that this place was the military camp that guarded the city in the Ming Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to Xianghuang Banner and was called Wudaoying. Wudeweiying, the Wudewei station, was called Wudaoying Hutong after the Republic of China. When the place names were rectified in 1965, Xiaotoutiao and Xiaoertiao were merged into it and renamed Wudaoying Hutong.

Yonghegong Temple

Next to the alley is the Lama Temple - the home of Yongzheng, the Fourth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

As one of the older hutongs in Beijing, the historical features of the old hutongs are preserved here. Compared with the heavyness of Nanluo Ancient Alley, Wudaoying has more life atmosphere.

Unlike other hutongs in Beijing, Wudaoying Hutong not only has its own hutong culture, but also has many antique shops, celadon shops, and gourmet shops that are popular among young people... thus attracting a large number of trendy people. play.

Saffron Western Restaurant

In terms of food, there is the Saffron Western Restaurant, which was the filming location of the movie "Chunjiao and Zhiming". Push the door and enter to find a unique world. The room is equipped with log-colored skylights and is pure. The white tablecloth is neatly spread on the wooden tables and chairs, and the brown-red walls give people a retro feel.

His chef cooks Spanish dishes, including paella, pan-fried Argentinian squid, Italian carpaccio, and Madrid tripe, all of which are good choices.

There is also Jing Zhaoyin, who is currently selected as a Michelin restaurant in Beijing. He conveys the concept of slow food and seeks the original taste of food. This leisurely, elegant and interesting environment can only be paired with unique healthy vegetarian food to satisfy customers. From your taste buds to your soul, you can feel the beauty created by Jing Zhao Yin.

Jing Zhaoyin carefully researches and extracts the essence from natural and authentic ingredients to meet the taste needs of customers. In a quiet and elegant environment, customers can appreciate the ingenuity of transforming sprouts into delicacies, and then appreciate the superb craftsmanship of chefs, appreciate the hard work of farmers, and cherish the original taste of vegetable food.

As you approach Huiliang Courtyard, you can clearly feel the strong atmosphere of books. Huiliang Courtyard is a quadrangle courtyard with an east wing, a west wing and a north room. The south room has a door facing the street. It is accessible to tourists.

Standing with the time, the surrounding wooden doors and bamboo curtains make it even more quiet and leisurely. You don’t have to worry about the rush of time here, just enjoy the sparse shadows and the setting sun.

Many rare editions of books are hidden here. There is an Eight Immortals table in the middle of the room, with purple clay pots and other tea-making utensils on it. Located in the same space as ancient paintings, old books, and wooden tables and chairs that record time, Beibei just wants to sip a cup of tea and read quietly.

Huguosi Street

Huguosi Street starts from Deshengmennei Street in the east and ends at Xinjiekou South Street in the west. It does not have a strong commercial atmosphere like Nanluogu Lane, but it has a rich cultural heritage. Deep yet understated.

The former residence of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang is preserved here and has now been converted into the Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall.

There is a solemn People's Theater, and around Huguosi Street there are the birthplace of Chinese pop music, Xiaoyangjia Hutong, the birthplace of Lao She, and the famous Qing Dynasty official Zhang Tingyu's Former Residence...

Today's Huguosi Street not only has a profound cultural heritage, but also the time-honored Beijing-style snack bars are also a reason to attract people to stop here.

Take Huguosi Snack Shop as an example. This shop can be said to bring together the essence of Beijing’s traditional snacks. Its rich history, culture and unique cuisine are favored by diners from all over the country and foreign friends.

The sweet and glutinous donkey rolls, the cool and refreshing pea yellow, the crispy and delicious charring rings, the snow-white and round moxa wowo, and the salty and delicious strange-flavored cakes are all available in the store. A must-have classic snack.

There is also the Huifeng Mendeng Meat Pie Shop. Their signature gourmet Mendeng Meat Pie is golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The meat patty is very juicy, and the meat juice fills your entire mouth after one bite. The beef filling does not have a strong smell of mutton, but exudes a soft beef aroma. It is a must-try when you enter the store.

If you are tired of the previous snacks, you might as well try a cool and refreshing rose ice dew. This one is undoubtedly the little fairy’s favorite.

Meiyuan Cheese is a time-honored Chinese brand, which specializes in royal milk products. The exquisite dairy products in the store are mouth-watering. "There is a milk tea shop in Jinghua, and the cheese is like ice soaking your teeth." It’s so delicious. If you’re too full to eat, you can also visit a small shop on the street, such as this one for some creativity.

You can also DIY your own works. In two or three hours, you can make the pottery you like on the workbench, and there will be gentle and handsome teachers to guide you in real time. You are not in a hurry but want to experience it. Friends, you can come here and give it a try.

Yangmeizhu Xiejie

It is located on the west side of Meishi Street, starting from Meishi Street in the east and ending at the east entrance of the glass factory in the west, with a total length of 498 meters. The "Collection of Wuchengfang Alleys in the Capital" of the Ming Dynasty contains "Yangmeizhu Xiejie". Legend has it that this street was originally a large ditch. Later, houses were gradually built and named Xiejie.