Travel Reference
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Note the enormous
baogushi
(drum stones) at the entranceway to No 77,
followed by more impressive gateways at Nos 75, 69, 67 and 63. After No 53
turn left up an unmarked winding alleyway before turning left onto Banchang
Hutong .
Hallway Gate
At No 19, turn right through a very unusual hallway gate, a connecting pas-
sageway which leads to Dongmianhua Hutong . Turn right here, then left down
an unnamed alley, signposted to Penghao Theatre Cafe.
Mao'er Hutong
Turn left onto Beibingmasi Hutong and continue across Nanluogu Xiang into
particularly historic Mao'er Hutong . Stop for a drink at Irresistible Cafe or just
admire the entranceways to the charming old courtyards at Nos 5 and 11; both
worth a peek if the gates are open.
Former home of Wan Rong
Further on, No 37 was the former home of Wan Rong, who would later marry
China's last emperor Puyi. Next, turn right down Doujiao Hutong and wind your
way to Fangzhuanchang Hutong then Nanxiawazi Hutong .
Drum Tower
Just before the end turn right onto Qiangulouyan Hutong , then immediately
left down Hougulouyan Hutong and work your way north to busy Gulou Dong-
dajie . Turn left here and then, just before you reach the imperious red-painted
Drum Tower, turn right into Caochang Hutong .
Bell Tower
