Chinese New Year in Hutongs

The hutong, or low-rise alleyway, has emerged after urban regeneration to become one of 20 creative and cultural clusters in Beijing, showcasing the capital's efforts to renovate backwater areas to provide space for industries that can better serve the development of the city. The following pictures are some famous hutongs in Beijing including Duofu Xiang, Baishun Hutong, Fuqiang Hutong, Guihua Hutong, Qianmen Street and Fuxue Hutong.