A 585-metre residential lane running west off Nanluoguxiang, called the most royal hutong for its aristocratic courtyards: Keyuan garden at Nos. 9-11 and, at Nos. 35-37, the former residence of Wanrong, the last empress. Neighbours and the Mao'er Hutong primary school fill it while the crowds stay on Nanluoguxiang.
- Address
- Mao'er Hutong, from Nanluoguxiang west to Di'anmenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Open all day (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Free to walk (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Courtyards are private homes; look through gates, do not walk in
- Exit at the west end on Di'anmenwai Dajie for Wanning Bridge and Shichahai