Celebrities'former residences tours In Beijing

In Beijing
Many celebrities have lived in Beijing's hutong, which have a unique architectural style, have witnessed many historical events, surrounded by folklore, and are now inhabited by modern Beijing people. Visitors from afar will be greatly impressed by the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
A touch of history in old houses
Travellers who walk the narrow lanes or hutong of Beijing may frequently encounter such surprises. Grand imperial buildings such as Tian'anmen, the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) and the Temple of Heaven represent the past glory of Beijing as the capital of ancient China.
But they constitute only part of the mysterious city's diverse flavours. There is much more to be found in Beijing. The city was one of the two most important cities in modern Chinese history, the other being Shanghai. During the past two centuries, Beijing attracted a great many of people, who made China's modern history all the more colourful. They came from across the country for various motives, worked and settled in Beijing and became part of its history. The people passed away but many of their residences remain.
These old houses, submerged among the skyscrapers of the metropolis, maintain their old appearance. They remind people of a past era and provide travellers with more interesting stories about Beijing.
According to the local cultural-relics protection authority, the city boasts at least 100 former residences of "important celebrities" of modern China. Most of them have been turned into museums and are open to the public.