Hutong and Gate Tower

Author: Wang Bin
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Hutongs are the veins of the capital, and gate towers are the symbols of Beijing. This book appears in the form of a pictorial collection, accompanied by folk perspectives and professional commentary, enriching the background stories and cultural connotations of each mentioned hutong, and providing detailed analyses and appreciative discussions for each introduced gate tower. It guides readers to wander through both demolished and remaining hutongs, examining the unique historical heritage of the city with an aesthetic and architectural eye.