Beijing Hutongs Are Full of New Year Atmosphere

At the end of the year, temple fairs are held in the hutongs of Beijing, and the air is filled with the strong atmosphere of the New Year. It's hard to imagine that it's the coldest time of the year, but today I went out for a walk in the afternoon, and it was as warm as spring. Houju Hotel 🏨 The hotel room is very clean, the bed is very tidy, and the staff are very enthusiastic and provide good service. There is free mineral water and a free drink in the room, and free coffee and cookies are provided for guests to enjoy. The room has a 100-inch projector, which is great for watching games at night, and the room is very comfortable. The bed sheets and quilt covers in the room are very clean and spotless. There is a laundry room on the third floor of the hotel, with two washing machines and two dryers, so you don't have to wait in line, and you can wash your clothes whenever you want. There is also an open-air courtyard on the third floor where you can dry your clothes and enjoy the breeze. The front desk service is very good and enthusiastic, and the front desk staff will help you carry your luggage, providing excellent service. There are five or six parking spaces in front of the hotel where you can park for free, and the hotel is in a great location, close to the subway station, making it very convenient to take the subway to go out and play. 🏃【Route】 1️⃣ Liulichang Cultural Street 2️⃣ Yingtiao Xiejie 3️⃣ Yangmeizhu Hutong 4️⃣ Qianmen Street There are many hutongs near Qianmen, and there are some New Year decorations. You don't have to limit yourself to the popular spots with lots of people. You can take your time and take photos anywhere, and the atmosphere is great. 📷【Recommended Time for Photos】 1️⃣ Afternoon The winter sun is very warm, and there is rarely any overexposure. If you want to capture the light and shadow, you can go between 13:30 and 16:00. If you want to take portraits, you can use the slanting sunlight to outline the person's silhouette, making them look warm and relaxed. 2️⃣ Evening When the sun is about to set, the light becomes soft and warm, and the lanterns in the hutongs light up, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. On Mosikou Street, the lanterns are all lit at around 5:10 pm every day. Remember to reduce the exposure by 1-2 stops when taking photos to avoid overexposure of the lanterns. 3️⃣ Blue Hour The sky is deep blue, and the streets are full of lanterns, creating a strong contrast of colors, making for great photos. This time is short, so you need to be prepared in advance and switch between wide-angle and telephoto lenses to find different angles.