Nanluogu Lane is one of the most representative historical and cultural blocks in Beijing. Here you can not only feel the old Beijing Hutong culture, but also experience the modern literary atmosphere.
I. Basic information
• Address: Located in the intersection area on the east side of the central axis of Beijing, from Gulou East Street in the north to Ping An Street in the south.
• History: It was built at the same time as the capital of the Yuan Dynasty. It has a history of more than 740 years. It is the only chessboard-style traditional residential area in China that completely preserves the texture of the courtyard of the Yuan Dynasty.
II. Traffic Guide
• Subway: You can take Subway Line 6 or Line 8 and get off at Nanluoguxiang Station. You can reach the four exits A, B, C and D.
• Public transportation: There are many bus routes nearby, such as No. 13, No. 118, No. 612, etc. Get off at Gongguxiang Station.
III. Must-visit scenic spots
• Qi Baishi Former Residence Memorial Hall: Located in Yuer Hutong, the entrance fee is 5 yuan. There are Qi Baishi sculptures, life introductions and exhibitions of old things in the museum, and souvenirs can also be bought.
• Mao Dun's former residence: Located at No. 13 Hutong of Houyuanen Temple, it is a small two-way quadrangle courtyard. There is a body statue of Mr. Mao Dun in the courtyard. The surrounding room is an exhibition of his life, and the backyard is arranged according to the appearance of Mr. Mao Dun before his death.
• Central Academy of Drama: Located at No. 39, East Cotton Hutong, many drama and film and television stars have been trained here. You can feel the campus atmosphere at the door, and if you are lucky, you can meet stars.
• Monk Greenqin Wangfu: Located in Fried Bean Hutong, the original Wangfu is large-scale, spanning Fried Bean Hutong and Banchang Hutong. Now some buildings have been converted into Songyuan Hotel.
IV. Special stores
• Zhongshuge Bookstore: a must-visit place for literary youth, with a rich variety of books and an elegant environment. It is recommended to go there in the afternoon with better light.
• Independent bookstores and handicraft stores: such as "one-way space", "square", etc., you can buy cultural and creative products and experience the literary atmosphere.
V. Food recommendation
• Wenyu cheese: the popular food of Nanluoguxiang, the cheese is delicate and mellow.
• Fried noodles with soy sauce: old Beijing's special noodles. Many restaurants in Nanluoguxiang provide authentic fried noodles with noodles with chewy noodles and rich sauce.
• Braised: Beijing's traditional snack, with pork intestines, pork lung, braised, etc. as the main ingredients, with a rich flavor.
• Candied haws: sweet and sour, delicious, a common snack on the streets of Beijing, with a variety of fruit flavors to choose from.
• Yin San bean juice ice cream: Located at No. 89, Nanluogu Lane, it combines traditional bean juice with ice cream. There are three flavors of bean juice, Erba sauce and pea yellow. The taste is delicate, summer relief and novel. The price is 29.5 yuan, and the second portion is half price.
• Juer's braised pork rice: located at No. 63 Xiaojuer Hutong, which is known as the ceiling of Beijing's braised pork rice. The lean meat is soft and fragrant. The rice and braised pork can be added, 40 yuan per capita.
• Yao Ji Fried Liver: The address is No. 311 Gulou East Street, which is an old name in Beijing. The fried liver is mellow and delicious. The pork and scallion buns are stuffed with a lot of meat, and the mustard pier is also very distinctive, 20 yuan per person.
• Tea Soup Lijingwei Restaurant: Located at No. 94 Gulou East Street, the store is full of old Beijing style. The tea soup is fragrant and delicious, with hawthorn cakes, raisins and other ingredients. Door nail meat cakes and milk rolls are also worth tasting, 40 yuan per capita.
• Square Brick Factory No. 69 Fried Sauce Noodles: No. 1, Nanluogu Lane, it is a fried sauce noodle restaurant recommended by Michelin. The noodles are chewy, the fried sauce is rich, the dishes are rich, the quantity is large and affordable, and it is 20 yuan per capita.
• Wenyu Cheese: a long-fashioned dessert shop at No. 49, Nanluogu Lane. The cheese is delicate and dense, and the milk is full of milk fragrance. Court cheese and red bean double-skin milk are the signature products, and the price is about 15-25 yuan.
• Beimen Shabu-shabu: A good-quality mutton shabu-shabu restaurant at No. 56-1 East Street, Dianmen. The hand-cut fresh mutton is tender and has no smell. The fat beef is soft and tender in the mouth. The bottom of the soup pot is matched with sesame paste, which is delicious, 100 yuan per capita.
• Ghost-flavored grilled wings: At No. 20 Black Sesame Alley, chicken wings are charred on the outside and tender on the inside, with a variety of flavors, and there are also novel experiences such as roasted marshmallows, 60 yuan per person.
• Daoxiang Village Pastry: Located at No. 1 Fuxiang Hutong, it is an old Chinese brand, with a variety of traditional pastries such as coconut cake, beef tongue cake, jujube crisp, etc., with complete varieties and guaranteed quality.
• Lanyuezhai Xinjiang Cuisine: No. 87 Jiaodaokou South Street, roast mutton skewers are oily, oil-wraped liver and large plate chicken taste authentic, 75 yuan per capita.
VI. Nearby attractions
• Drum Tower, Di'an Gate: It is close to Nanluogu Lane. It is recommended to go there in the evening. You can enjoy the ancient architecture and overlook the old Beijing style. The lighting effect is also very beautiful.
• Shichahai, Yanbao Diagonal Street: Not far from Nanluogu Lane, where you can experience a wider range of Beijing culture, feel the waterfront scenery and the fireworks of the old street.
VII. Hotel recommendation
• Beijing Houhainan Gongguxiang CitiGO Huangge Hotel: It is only 110 meters away from Nanluoguxiang Subway Station, which is very convenient for travel. The hotel is under Huaju. It provides breakfast until 12 o'clock, and you can also enjoy a free night snack. Some room types have parent-child themes, and you can also experience handmade painting. It ranks high among the comfortable hotels in Shichahai Scenic Area, which is cost-effective.
• Junhe Hotel (Yonghegong Nanluoguxiang Branch): 1.3 kilometers away from Nanluoguxiang Subway Station. The hotel is newly opened, with new facilities and good sound insulation. There is also a family room, which is suitable for family travel, and the price is relatively affordable.
• Beijing Shudu Hotel (Forbidden City Branch): 1.2 kilometers away from Nanluoguxiang Subway Station, with a good appearance and public area environment. It provides suites and buffet breakfast, which can meet the needs of different travelers, and the overall cost performance is considerable.
• Beijing Dongtang Light Luxury Hotel: Located at No. 85, Nanluogu Lane, very close to the scenic spot, within walking distance of Wenyu Cheese Store and other well-known shops. The environment in the hotel is quiet, the rooms are clean, and the service is warm. There are also fitness centers, bars and other facilities, and the guests' ratings are high.
• Beijing Dongsi Hotel (Wangfujing Union Hospital Branch): It is a 2-kilometer walk from Nanluoguxiang Subway Station, with convenient transportation, and not far from the subway station. The hotel provides free luggage storage, free room WiFi and other services. The price is reasonable, suitable for travelers with limited budgets.
VIII. Precautions
Flow of people and travel time
• There is a large flow of people on holidays (especially the winter and summer vacations, Spring Festival and National Day). It is recommended to choose morning and evening hours on weekdays or weekends to avoid the 11:00-16:00 peak.
• In the hot summer, you can avoid noon. In the cold in winter, it is recommended to play in the afternoon. In addition, the hutongs are mostly slate roads. It is easy to slippery on rainy days. Pay attention to your feet.
Property and safety
• Crowded areas are prone to pickpockets. It is recommended to store mobile phones and wallets close to the body, and try to carry backpacks in front of you.
• There are more hutong branches, and the signal in some areas is weak. You can download offline maps in advance to avoid getting lost.
• Pay attention to lighting when playing at night. Some deep alleys are dim. Try to walk in pairs and avoid going to remote hutongs alone.
Respect the locality and rules
• There are still residents living around Nanluogu Lane. Please don't make noise or chase when playing, so as not to disturb the normal life of residents.
• Some buildings in the hutong are private residences. Please do not enter or take photos of the place marked "private area" at the entrance.
• It is forbidden to litter and spit anywhere in the scenic spot. Smoking is prohibited in some areas, and public health rules should be observed.
Consumption and shopping
• Internet celebrity shops (such as Wenyu cheese, square brick factory fried noodles) often need to queue up, and you can buy at off-peak times to avoid blindly following the trend and wasting time.
• The prices of cultural and creative products and snacks are uneven. It is recommended to know the approximate price in advance and consume rationally to avoid being deceived by "sky-high snacks".
• Some stores support cash and mobile payment, but it is recommended to carry a small amount of cash to avoid the inability to pay due to poor signal.
Other details
• Bring your ID card. Some scenic spots (such as Mao Dun's former residence and Qi Baishi's former residence) need to register with your real name or buy tickets to enter.
• If it is inconvenient to park in the hutong, it is recommended to give priority to public transportation (Nanluoguxiang Station of Metro Line 6/8) to avoid self-driving congestion.
• Do a good job of sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. It is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes for walking for a long time.