Beijing city guide - Dashilar & Xīchéng South (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Known as Běijīng's backpacker central, due to the many hostels in the nearby hútòng (alleyways). This neighbourhood is a handy location for the major sights and is also home to the best acrobatics and opera shows in town.
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Qiánmén to Líulìchǎng Walk, Entertainment and Shopping.
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