Citizens at the foot of the city wall

Author: Liu Yida
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: This book is about the customs and traditions of Beijing, focusing on the people and stories from small hutongs and bustling streets, but it is not confined to discussing the past and present. Using the term "hutong" as a metaphor is meant to convey a certain charm. Most of the articles in the book were originally published in the Beijing Evening News, with the sole purpose of allowing readers to savor the local flavor of Beijing. The author grew up in the hutongs of Beijing, so naturally, he loves the local flavor. The author's writing style is also considered to have a touch of Beijing's local charm. This local flavor in the author's language style is not just about incorporating a few colloquial Beijing phrases or making playful remarks.