Grey-brick alleyways, courtyard homes and lakeside bars around Houhai, Nanluoguxiang and the Drum and Bell Towers.
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Highlights
Courtyard hotels
Sleep in a restored siheyuan with its own garden.
Drum & Bell Towers
Catch the drum performance and the rooftop view.
Rickshaw or bike tour
The easiest way to explore the maze of lanes.
Where to stay
Courtyard boutique hotels here are the most atmospheric stays in Beijing — book early.
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