Nov 12 2008
Protection and Reconstruction of HUTONG at BEIJING
The protection and reconstruction of Hutong have been discussing for a long time. But it is always easier said than done. The reality is that more than 70% of Hutong lanes have disappered. The hutong is considered one of the most important parts of Beijing’s cultural heritage, however we have witnessed these cultural values being sacrificed for short-term economic gain since the 1980s. Fortunately, it seems the goveronment and the main stream society have finally realized how precious the Hutongs are.
