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Bada Hutong, located in the Xicheng District, literally means the "eight great" hutongs. [tripdv. com] |
Bada Hutong, which literally means the "eight great" hutongs, consists of Baishun, Yanzhi, Hanjia, Shaaxixiang, Shitou, Wangguangfuxiejie, Zhujia, Lishamao and several other hutongs. They are situated closely around the bustling Dashila area of Xicheng district.
During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Bada Hutong was notorious as the city's biggest "red light district", housing more than 2,000 brothels. The structure of each brothel varied, and all were different from ordinary houses. After 1949, many brothels were turned into hotels and/or residences.
Travel tips:
Surrounding attractions: Dashila, Qianmen Street, Liulichang
Getting there: Bus 5, 23, 34, 48, 57, 715 to Hufangqiaolukoudong
