I think pictures are worth a thousand words: http://designhotpot.com/infographic-four-perspectives-to-understand-life-in-beijings-hutong/ http://designhotpot.c

I think pictures are worth a thousand words: http://designhotpot.com/infographic-four-perspectives-to-understand-life-in-beijings-hutong/ http://designhotpot.com/infographic-four-perspectives-to-und... Also from the article: "while life in the hutongs might sound exciting to some hipsters in town, most of the residents are facing living conditions which resemble those of slums in less developed countries."