Top Ten 'Most Beautiful Streets and Alleys of Beijing' Announced

// City Walk

"City Walk" now offers more destinations than ever. The 2023 list of the Top Ten "Most Beautiful Streets and Alleys in Beijing" has been officially released. Ten streets and alleys were selected, including Zhonglouwan Hutong, Liuyin Street, and the garden-like Wenhuiyuan Road.

1.  Dongbuyaqiao Hutong, Dongcheng District

Dongbuyaqiao Hutong spans a total length of 591.3 meters. This hutong is comprised of a cluster of traditional quadrangle dwellings, along with historical sites such as the ancient course of the Jade River and the Jade River Nunnery near the south entrance on the west side of the hutong.

2. Xicaoshi Street, Dongcheng District

Xicaoshi Street lies close to the southern Central Axis. Its northern section is home to the century-old "Opera Costume Street", while the southern section is dominated by residential buildings.

3. Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District

Zhonglouwan Hutong is situated at the base of the ancient Bell and Drum Towers, adjacent to the Cultural Plaza of the Bell and Drum Towers. It also features convenient facilities such as an elderly care center.

4. Lanman Hutong, Xicheng District

Lanman Hutong, approximately 330 meters long, has enhanced its spatial quality with greenery and urban furniture that symbolize auspicious meanings in traditional Beijing style.

5. Liuyin Street, Xicheng District

Liuyin Street is a nationally renowned model street for its efforts to enhance ties between the army and civilian communities. Landscape and humanistic elements are well-integrated here to present a unique charm.

6. West Street of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Chaoyang District

In the theme of "Aesthetics Pathway", Yangmei West Street connects four functional zones, including the Cultural Exhibition Zone, Leisure and Entertainment Zone, the Event Stage Zone, and the Waiting and Service Zone.

7. Wenhuiyuan Road, Haidian District

Wenhuiyuan Road, drawing upon landmarks such as the China Film Archive and the "Xiao Xi Tian" archway, has been transformed into four themed sections: the contemporary section, the community section, the film-centric section, and the gateway section.

8. Beiyuan North Road, Tongzhou District

Beiyuan North Road now features two new street-side rest parks and a three-dimensional green wall. Its northern end has had leisurely pavilions and resting chairs added, along with the addition of "micro pocket gardens".

9. Changsheng Street, Changping District

Changsheng Street, originally known as Jieshan Road, has a history of over 600 years. Today, the street is constructed using 600 hollowed red bricks to form the characters "介山 (Jie Shan)", echoing the origin of the Jieshan community.

10. North Street of Yongning Ancient Town, Yanqing District

The entrance to Yongning North Street has been adorned with sculptures reflecting Yanqing's regional cultural features. Additionally, the area is complemented by three nearby pocket parks, catering to the public's needs for leisure, fitness, and entertainment.

(Source: Beijing Daily App)

Related Articles