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Running west to east from Di'anmenwai Avenue to Nanluoguxiang, Mao'er Hutong is situated in the Dongcheng district. [Beijing.cn] |
Running west to east from Di'anmenwai Avenue to Nanluoguxiang, Mao'er Hutong is situated in the Dongcheng district. First built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the hutong contains many traditional private gardens and famous former residences.
Mao'er Hutong Nos. 7, 9 and 11 are the former house of Wen Yu, a civilian officer of the Qing Dynasty; the No.13 courtyard house is the former residence of Feng Guozhang, one of the major Chinese warlords in the early 20th century, and No. 35 and 37 are the former residence of Wan Rong, the empress of the last Qing Emperor, Pu Yi.
Travel tips:
Surrounding attractions: Nanluoguxiang, former residence of Mao Dun
Getting there: Bus 13, 42, 118, 612, 623, 701 to Di’anmendong.
