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The flood of tasty restaurants, cosy bars, and unique shops that run up and down the hidden street will no doubt remove the lane from the list of Beijing's best- kept secrets. Still, despite the renovations and ongoing grand openings, this area has retained its original essence of an inner-sanctuary. The fact that public toilets outnumber the private ones also add a certain cultural authenticity.

If in the area, this hutong is definitely worth wandering around aimlessly, day or night, ohhing and ahhing along the way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13301 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2107
If your feet can bear one more climb after a day in the forbidden city, make it up to the "Pavillion of Everlasting Spring" which overlooks the entire city. Try to get there for sunset for incredible views of the hundreds of shimmering golden rooftops of the forbidden city and the expanse of Tian An Men square.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2107 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/77 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/77 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/68 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/68