Located several kilometers north of the Forbidden City and just east of Houhai Lake is Nanluoguxiang, an 800-meter long north-south alleyway filled with cafes, bars, and shops all designed in classical Chinese 'hutong' style.This heavily renovated hutong is a heaven for backpackers. Popular spots include the Passby Bar(Western and Chinese food, gin and tonics, lovely courtyard atmosphere.), eateries like Paper and cheeky Beijing-themed T-shirt vendor Plastered 8. [Photo by YIPIN]