starbucks… with an oriental twist.
booths set up at various tourist spots to offer service ranging from information to map to medical first aid.
rickshaws to take you on a tour through the narrow hutong.
granny enjoying beijing’s summer outdoor… feeding ducklings.
rickshaw and its persistent rider
uncle skipping by the side of the road after a swim.
retirees/pensioners playing cards to pass their time…
doggies shaved for the summer heat
at night, we went to cafe sambal, a popular malaysian restaurant, for dinner.
very interesting set up… love it.
in recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled down and replaced by modern buildings. many hutong dwellers have moved to new housing. the hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists and inhabitants.
took me a while to identify the doggie.. lol!! and love the table and chair too!! ^^