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Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

#5sur 10 lieux à visiter à BeijingBeijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Aussi appelé South Gong and Drum Lane · 南锣鼓巷 · Gulou hutongs

L'essentiel

Horaires d'ouverture : Open at all hours. L'entrée est gratuite. Comptez 2 hrs. Meilleure période : 09:00-11:00.

Mis à jour le 18 septembre 2026 · Rédigé par Traveliac, avec assistance IA · 4 min de lecture

ItinéraireSite officiel

Photo: Anagoria / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Horaires d'ouverture: Open 24h; The lanes are open at any hour. Most shops and cafes trade from late morning until about 22:00.
Prix d'entrée: Gratuit
Durée nécessaire: 2 hrs
Meilleur moment de la journée: 09:00-11:00
Meilleurs mois: Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Adresse: Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China

À propos de Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Nanluoguxiang is free to walk, as of 2026, and forms a 787-metre pedestrian lane about 8 metres wide, with eight hutongs branching off each side like ribs. The narrow grey-brick lanes follow a grid laid out under the Yuan dynasty capital in the 13th century, making the neighbourhood one of the oldest surviving street patterns in Beijing. Courtyard houses (siheyuan) with grey brick walls, curved-tile roofs and red-lacquered doors line the side alleys, while the main lane holds cafes, souvenir stalls, snack vendors and bars. Nanluoguxiang is the most visited hutong in Beijing, and the Bell and Drum Towers stand a short walk to the north.

Meilleur moment de la journée : 09:00-11:00. When the lane is quiet and the side hutongs are at their most residential.

Horaires de Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs est ouvert 24 heures sur 24, tous les jours de la semaine, samedi et dimanche compris.

Horaires d'ouverture: Open 24h; Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59; The lanes are open at any hour. Most shops and cafes trade from late morning until about 22:00.
Fermé le: Ouvert tous les jours

Mon–Sun	00:00–23:59

Bon à savoir : Weekend afternoons, Golden Week and summer evenings are the busiest periods.

Horaires d'ouverture établis à partir de r.visitbeijing.com.cn et de sources publiques, mis à jour le 18 septembre 2026. Ils peuvent changer sans préavis — vérifiez avant de partir. Comment nous rédigeons ces guides

Prix d'entrée de Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Entry fees for Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs
Billet	Prix
Billet standard	Gratuit
Tarif réduit (étudiant / senior)	Gratuit
Enfants	Gratuit

Walking Nanluoguxiang and the surrounding hutongs is free, as of 2026, and the lane is open all day. Rickshaw tours, shop food and drinks and museum entries in the area are paid separately; agree any rickshaw price before boarding, since guides cite about CNY 100 as a typical figure for a short loop but prices vary with distance and negotiation.

Tarifs établis à partir de r.visitbeijing.com.cn et de sources publiques, mis à jour le 18 septembre 2026. Ils peuvent changer sans préavis — vérifiez avant de partir. Comment nous rédigeons ces guides

Meilleure période pour visiter Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Very busy

09:00 - 11:00
Quiet morningBest time to go
Shops are still opening; residents go about daily routines and the side hutongs are at their most photogenic.
Quiet
11:00 - 15:00
Daytime build
Tour groups and day visitors fill the main lane; queues form at the snack stalls and cafes.
Busy
15:00 - 19:00
Afternoon peak
Weekend and holiday crowds pack the lane shoulder to shoulder; side hutongs offer relief.
Very busy
19:00 - 22:00
Evening drinks
Bars and cafes fill with a younger crowd while day tourists thin out; the lane is lit but noisier.
Moderate

Histoire de Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Nanluoguxiang dates to the Yuan dynasty, when the Mongol rulers laid out their capital Dadu from the 1260s on a chessboard plan, with long lanes running east-west and short ones crossing them. Guides give 1276 as the date and describe the neighbourhood as more than 740 years old, though the current buildings are mostly Ming and Qing courtyard homes rebuilt many times.

Nanluoguxiang served as the residential quarter for officials and merchants in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and side alleys such as Mao'er Hutong include the former home of Wanrong, the last empress of the Qing. After 1949 many courtyards were divided among several families, and in the late 20th century the wider hutong districts shrank as redevelopment cleared old lanes. Nanluoguxiang was designated a historic conservation area and, from the mid-2000s, filled with cafes and shops, giving it its current mix of residents and visitors.

Règles et étiquette à Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Nanluoguxiang is a pedestrian lane, but the hutongs branching from it remain working residential streets, so voices, flash photography and doorway peering should be kept to a minimum. Do not enter courtyard gates without an invitation, and ask before photographing residents. Cyclists, electric scooters and delivery riders use the side lanes, so step aside when you hear a bell or horn.

Nanluoguxiang pickpockets work the crowds, so keep phones and wallets in front pockets. Rickshaw drivers may quote a price per person that turns out to be per stop or per rider, so agree the total in writing or on your phone before boarding. Shops and street-food vendors near the main lane charge tourist prices; walk one lane back for cheaper noodles, dumplings and yoghurt. Mobile payment is standard, but cash is legally accepted.

Conseils pour visiter Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

1
Nanluoguxiang is best treated as the starting point rather than the destination: walk the main lane early, then turn into side hutongs such as Mao'er, Fuxiang or Yu'er for quieter courtyards, small cafes and a more lived-in feel. From there, walk north for about 10 minutes to the Drum Tower and Bell Tower and the Gulou area, which has live music bars and a calmer evening scene.
2
Nanluoguxiang's metro station has two lines, so exits can be confusing; use Exit E for the lane itself. Weekend afternoons and public holidays fill the lane until walking becomes a shuffle, so choose a weekday morning. Try a hutong bike tour or an evening walk after sunset, when lanterns and string lights soften the grey brick. Public toilets in the hutongs are basic; use a cafe when you need one.

Comment se rendre à Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

L'étoile rouge indique Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs ; les repères numérotés sont les 7 lieux les plus proches de nos guides, chacun avec son classement dans sa ville. Touchez un repère pour plus de détails.

Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, ChinaItinéraire sur Google Maps

Depuis Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
25 km · 50-60 min
CNY 25 Airport Express plus CNY 3
Depuis Tiananmen East
4 km · 25 min
CNY 3
Depuis Forbidden City north gate
3 km · 10-15 min by car
CNY 15-25 taxi

Aéroport le plus proche

Depuis Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 25 km; Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), about 55 km.

Gare la plus proche

Depuis Nanluoguxiang (Line 6 and Line 8), Exit E.

FAQ — Nanluoguxiang and the Hutongs

Is Nanluoguxiang free?

Yes. Walking the lane and hutongs is free, as of 2026, and the area is open all day; you only pay for food, shops, rickshaws and any museum entries.

How long is Nanluoguxiang?

About 787 metres and 8 metres wide, with eight hutongs on each side. Allow one to two hours for the lane and a short detour into the side alleys.

How do you get to Nanluoguxiang by metro?

Take Line 6 or Line 8 to Nanluoguxiang station and use Exit E for the lane.

Is a rickshaw tour of the hutongs worth it?

It can be, but agree the total price before boarding. Guides cite about CNY 100 for a short loop, and drivers sometimes quote per person or per stop, so confirm what is included.

Rédigé avec l'assistance de l'IA à partir de sources officielles et de registres publics, et publié seulement après les vérifications décrites dans Comment nous rédigeons ces guides. Personne chez Traveliac ne s'est rendu sur place. Mis à jour le 18 septembre 2026. Comment nous classons et vérifions les lieux