I visited Beijing's Hutong and courtyard with my roommate yesterday,that was such an exciting tour.
Gradually I'm learning more about the knowledge of Chinese traditional architecture and culture.Hutong is a typical lane or small street in Beijing that originated during the Yuan Dynasty.'Hutong' is a Mongolian word,meaning 'water well'.During that time,Hutong was the settlement around which people lived.There are tens of thousands of Hutongs surrounding the Forbidden City.In the past,Beijing was composed of countless courtyards.Hutongs were formed when people left a passageway between two courtyards to make entering them more convenient.
As the symbol of Beijing City,a hutong has its own layout and structure,which makes it a wonder in the world.When taking a bird's view of Beijing,you will find the combination of hutongs and courtyards just like an orderly chessboard with delicate gardens,fine rockeries,and ancient ruins.Hutongs have witnessed the development of Beijing.Where there is a hutong,there is a story.
The courtyard,a traditional unique folk house in the hutongs,has a long history in Chinese architecture.It is called 'siheyuan' in Chinese.'Si' means 'Four',which here refers to four sides:east,west,north and south.'He' refers to the surrounding,meaning the four sides circle into a square.Due to its special layout,it is compared to a box with a garden in the center.There is only one gate leading to a hutong,so when the gate is closed the courtyard loses touch with the outside world.Therefore family members can fully enjoy tranquility and share the happiness of a peaceful family union.
The Hutongs and Courtyards reflect the traditional ideas of China,and contain rich cultural connotations.They are the architypes of the royal architecture.It's a pity that these traditional heritage sites are being replaced by high-rise buildings during the remodeling and the construction of the city.People from home and abroad are concerned that the historic and cultural value of Beijing will certainly be reduced if the Hutongs and Courtyards are destroyed and lost forever.
So I love Chinese traditional culture and architectures,we have the responsibility to protect them,and I hope all the people do that hand in hand.
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