Beijing - Drum Tower & Dongcheng North (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The hútòng (alleyways) in this part of town offer a fantastic insight into local life. Many are also home to an ever-increasing number of hip bars and restaurants, with some lovely courtyard hotels to stay in and key sights scattered around too.

Beijing - Drum Tower & Dongcheng North (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

lose yourself in the maze-like network of historic hútòng, or follow our hútòng walking tour
maps
stroll the incense-smoke-filled halls and courtyards of the Lama Temple, Běijīng's largest and most impressive Buddhist temple
transport
listen to a drumming performance inside the magnificent ancient Drum Tower before climbing its equally impressive neighbour, the Bell Tower
restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Historic Hútòng Around Nanluogu Xiang Walk, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities.