Historic Hutong of the Xuanwu District, Past & Present
This page was last updated: June 7, 2017
Beijing , Xuanwu District
View of Liu Lichang West Street from the Pedestrian Walkway.
Once you have taken in the scenery, and atmosphere ....
Overview of Square looking East into Liu Lichang Street proper.
After shopping
Overview of Liu Lichang East Street with a view of Ten Fu Branch and Hutong Structures in distance.
Throughout the Ching Dynasty a showcase Shrine of the above mentioned Jade & Ivory cutting Guilds of QianMen , the Fire God Shrine of Xuanwu was initially established by local Police Authorities of which the Fire Department still is a part. The Temple originally was meant as a primitive measure of Fire Protection, raising awareness of fire-danger in the City and appeasing the Fire God by performing rituals. During its later haydays of the Ching Dynasty the Shrine was used as a meeting place for rich traders in Luxury Goods, residing and having business in the Area.
Tibetan Style Decorated (small) Gate to Tibetan Traders Alley & adjacent Ten Fu Tea of China Branch at Liu Lichang East.
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The exterior of the Fire God Temple at Liu Lichang East Street with surounding small shops.
Liu Lichang Street continues to the East into the historic Hutong and to Dashilan Street beyond. Sadly, this area of Hutong is scheduled for demolition which had begun in earnest in November 2004.
Panorama view of the street
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Hutong of the Xuanwu District
Hutong Wall Slogan calling to "Make a Greener Residency". It is unclear wether this means planting trees and flowers, or not throwing waste water and sewage in the street and polishing up.
