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Hutong Economics.....China Business?
2009-04-21 08:47:00 I am in the middle of a post on why the Chinese drywall cases are no big deal but I can't seem to get out of my head a very short post over at Letter From China. The post is entitled "Hutong Economics," and it very briefly (I know I earlier already described it as "very short") discusses the opening and closing of a tiny Beijing food stand, all within an eight week span. I can't get it out of my head because I am convinced there is some conclusion to be drawn from this post, yet I keep coming up empty. Does this reveal the impatience of Chinese businesspeople? Does it show that what is true of the United States is also true of China, that small businesses frequently fail because they are undercapitalized? Does it show that it takes more than eight weeks for a business to garner a reputation and to thrive? Why do you suppose "Letter From China" (conspiracy anyone?) failed to reveal the quality of the food produced at this stand and how much of a factor was this in its failure...
By: China Law Blog
Beijing Hutong Documentary
2007-12-23 08:28:00 Hutong are Beijing's traditional dwellings. Courtyard housing set in narrow alleyways.Watch a documentary of Beijing's hutong as residents comment on their restored housing.© Xi Wang & Beijing-Visitor.comHotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China hutong China Travel China VideoBook the Fujian Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel
By: Beijing Visitor
Beijing Hutong travel
2007-11-30 04:29:00 Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen:Welcome to Beijing, and welcome to today?s Hutong tour! My name is Shi Yang, you can simply call me Grace. I was born and grew up in Hutong area. Today I?ll show you around my neighborhood. If you have any questions, please let me know. I will try my best to make ...
By: China online
See old Beijing in China-Beijing Hutong Pictures
2007-10-08 04:22:00 The word hutong came from the Mongolian language about 700 years ago. The original Mongolian word was hottog, meaning ” water well.” In other words, it means a place where people live, because people always gather where thereis water. Today in Beijing, the word hutong means a small alleyway or lane. They are typical of the old part of Beijing and are formed by lines of siheyuan (a compound made up of rooms around a courtyard ) in which most Beijing residents used to live. In old China, there were clear definitions of what was a street and what was a lane. A 36-metre-wide road was called a big street and an 18-metre-wide road was called a small street. A 9-metre-wide lane was called a hutong. Most of the hutongs in Beijing run east-west or north-south. This is because most siheyuan were built along such axes according to the rules of feng shui and to take in more sunshine and resist cold winds from the north. Of course, not all hutongs follow the straight and narrow. Ther...
By: China online
Exploring Beijing Hutongs
2007-09-13 06:14:00 Recently the popularity of Nanluoguxiang hutong has increased noticeably with tourist numbers on the rise following the complete refurbishment of the area in time for the 2008 Olympic Games.Many tourists enjoy taking ride through this 800-year-old hutong that was once home to celebrities, officials, artists and well-off families. There are 25 restaurants and 40 shops scattered along Nanluoguxiang.People seeking a travel experience different to that available from many hotels may like to try some of the cheap hotels or youth hostels.Peking Down Town Backpackers Accomodation found at No. 85 Nanluoguxiang can be contacted on 8400 2429. This hostel also provides a popular cafe with a cosy environment, internet access, coffee and breakfast.Nanluoguxiang offers a real taste of traditional Beijing life in courtyard homes surrounded by grey walls. GuXian 20 is an example of a higher end courtyard hotel with its restaurant, 28 classy guest rooms decorated in traditional style and outdoor ten...
By: Beijing Visitor
Old Beijing: Hutong Pizza
2007-05-16 16:59:00 Pizza in beijing! Can’t believe there’s a good tasting pizza in China. This place’s location is a bit of a maze because it’s located inside the old streets also called Hutong（胡同). I appreciate the old-school feeling when I go to the place. The place is nice, small but still very comfy to hang around. There’s a mini garden where you can see oriental type of interiors. Lesson from my first experience going there, look for a map not just address then call for a reservation. They actually close a bit early (before 12mn I think) so late night eaters beware, don’t go knocking at dawn! The pizza are relatively unique because it’s not the usual round pie. I was actually amazed by their Mediterranean (Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, pepperoni, roasted aubergine, courgette, pesto, feta cheese, olives) pizza. You can also try the Parma or Roast Chicken. I also tried their appetizers (jacket potatoes) but wasn’t so amazed with it... |
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