Old Picture of Qianmen hutong 胡同前门 - 老图片

Old Pictures of Qianmen 前门 - 老图片

The circle is considered harmonious and is used for doorways inside homes, often leading to a garden in the hutongs 胡同 (hútong). Many temples and public buildings also included a round doorway.

Below, is an ordinary workers' street.

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