Wudaoying Hutong Isn't Round??? :)))

I had never thought of coming to Beijing again. :) But because Francoise Weeks & Jo Travis  were in town, I needed to be here too! :))) Class doesn't start till Monday, so we have time to do some sightseeing. Lin doesn't want to see the Great Wall of China so...here we were at Wudaoying Hutong. I had always imagine Hutongs to be round? But they are simply alleys formed by lines of traditional courtyard houses.

This dog is well loved. :)))

Retail therapy...

I love the green creepers. :)

These caught my attention! :D

Can we bring this bench home? :)

Ok, chipmunks let's go home. :)))

I wish our stores have some huge windows and natural light. :)

First purchase! :D

Thank God for such beautiful blue sky in Beijing, a respite from hazy Singapore. :)

A quaint mom & pop store. :)

Time for lunch at Soup Kitchen. I love this petite restaurant. :)

The maximum seating capacity is only 10. So come early to avoid disappointment. :) I would love to sit by the window but Lin said it was too hot.

I can't wait to eat!

Fluffy staples :)

Comforting beef broth with peppercorn. 

Tomato braised pork ribs. I know we aren't supposed to eat tomatoes but...

Can't say no to chicken wings. :)

Extremely contented with this simple fare. :)

A floral shop within a hutong. :)

Pumpkin in the air. :)

One of the many pretty cafes in the hutong.

Lin loves panda. :)

Such a luxury to do nothing. :) Chilling at Daily Routine and watch the crowd goes by. :)

Ice lemon tea, not quite the way we like it. *.* 

Couldn't help indulging in ice cream. :) Not the best...but I'm a deprived child. :)))

It's good to slow down our pace at times. :) We should try to do this more often. :)

Off to our next destination. :)

Details of Soup Kitchen (汤厨):
29 Wudaoying Hutong
东城区五道营胡同29号
T: 8402 8729
Operating hours: Noon - 10pm

Details of Daily Routine:
34 Wudaoying Hutong
东城区五道营胡同34号
T: 8400 1159
Operating hours: 11am - 10pm