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Local Life
Step Back in Time in Dashilar
A warren of historic
hutong
southwest of Tiananmen Square (
Click here
)
,
centred on the ancient shopping street of Dashilar (
大栅栏
大栅栏
), this area is a fascin-
ating throwback to old Beijing. Despite some desultory redevelopment, Dashilar
retains a medieval feel. Its cramped, chaotic lanes are a mix of homes and shops,
and wandering around them is a great way to experience the buzz of a traditional
hutong
neighbourhood.
