MEET THE STORYTELLER
Alec Ash

Alec Ash is a writer and editor in Beijing, author of 'Wish Lanterns' (Picador, 2016) about the lives of young Chinese.

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Wind your way through the magical and historic heart of Beijing's old hutongs

Walking Tour

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45 mins
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1.7mi
(15)
$4.99