The Modern Face of an old Compound

As one of the hundreds of hmtongs(traditionalnarrow alleys) hidden in the old district ofBeijing， Fangjia Hutong features a similar.aura and is lined on both sides with tradi-tional residences with black tiles and brick walls. Visitorsto the hutong will see old men leisurely napping in theafternoon sun or reading newspapers under the shade oftrees while cats prowl rooftops and dogs lounge leisurelyin the lane. Compared with Beijing's other traditionalhutongs， nothing is out of the ordinary until one entersNo.46 Compound.