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China

Society7 min

Beijing's hutong: in the alleyways of Chinese memory

History and life of Beijing's hutong: siheyuan architecture, neighbourhood culture, demolitions and resistance. A journey through the traditional alleyways of Beijing.

June 28, 2026Read

China

History5 min

The Forbidden City: the imperial palace at the heart of Beijing

History of Beijing's Forbidden City: its construction under the Ming, its nine thousand rooms, its cosmic symbolism, its emperors and its rebirth as a museum.

April 9, 2026Read