Don’t crowd the Summer Palace! A Quiet and Enjoyable Western-Style House Museum in Beijing

Who says Beijing only has courtyard houses🏮
This time, we will show you the beautiful old houses hidden in Dongjiaominxiang
Every photo you take will look like a blockbuster

1️⃣Dongjiaominxiang
Former embassy district
Gothic churches, Baroque buildings
Traveling to Europe in one second is not a dream!

2️⃣China Bookstore
Full of literary atmosphere
Great for taking photos

3️⃣Former site of the Belgian Embassy
European style hidden in Dongjiaomin Lane
Baroque-style building
Red bricks and green windows, full of retro feeling

4️⃣Former residence of Wu Lien-teh
It feels like being in a private garden during the Republic of China
A casual shot is a literary blockbuster

5️⃣Hengchang Ruiji
Hengchang Ruiji old house was built during the Republic of China
Originally a famous foreign goods store and photo studio
Witnessed the prosperity and glory of that era

Post by WanderlustPassports | Feb 22, 2025