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Hutong Chinese alleyways 

Hu tong, a type of narrow street or alley with houses on both sides is the most typical residence in Beijing.The hu tong is not only a traffic channel but also the living area for ordinary people. It is the most peaceful place in this noisy city. 

People get along with each other in harmony.There used to be 4,000 hu tong in Beijing with a history of more than 800 years.Many hu tong have been replaced by modern buildings as the city developed. Only a few of them have been preserved keeping the traditions and history of Beijing alive.