"A pity is that old Beijing-style architecture isn't always visible in the renovated works. The alleys are still there, but they look different."
Contact the writer at wangkaihao@chinadaily.com.cn
If you go
9 am-8:30 pm (closed on 5:30 pm on Friday), through Friday. The first floor of Library of Xicheng District, 26 Houguangping Hutong, Xicheng district, Beijing.