Old House -- Beijing Siheyuan

Author: Li Yuxiang (Editor)
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Publication Date: 1999-09-01
Features: Stepping into a Beijing siheyuan or hutong is like stepping into the history of old Beijing, giving it a unique Beijing flavor. Siheyuans have a long history in China, but when people think of siheyuans, they often think of Beijing's siheyuans. This is because Beijing siheyuan culture is rich in content and fully reflects traditional Chinese living concepts. People often regard Beijing siheyuans as the typical representative form of Chinese siheyuan housing. This book provides a detailed display of the world-famous traditional Beijing siheyuan in the form of photographic images, covering chapters on hutongs, wide streets, siheyuans, royal palaces, and the details of these buildings. This book is also one of the most popular in the "Old Houses" series.