Back sometime in 2000 or 2001, I think, I posted an offer here to forward accounts of two walks around Beijing's back lanes (hutong) to anyone who wanted them, and I think about 300 people asked for copies before the posting finally dropped off the list somwhere.
Towards the end of 2002 I offered a revised version of the walks noting various changes, and offering more information on some of the buildings to be seen on the walks.
This again received nearly 300 other requests a further revision and expansion in mid-December 2005.
The document had become a rather untidy mess of addenda, so having walked the routes three more times since the last edition but having had no time to write up all the changes until now, I've finally tidied up the whole thing and added two further walks. I've moved from the unreliable Microsoft Word to Adobe pdf format, which has allowed me to add Chinese characters in a format everyone will be able to read.
The document is still very rough and unpolished, and I hope to improve it over the coming months and even add maps. But as departures to China are already beginning to pick up, and since I'm not sure when I'll have time to do much more, I thought I'd better make something available now. I hope some may find it useful.
When requesting a copy please be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. You may wish to use a form such as 'me at my dot email dot address' in order to avoid the attentions of address-harvesting software.
With best wishes for an enjoyable journey to all those travelling to China,
Peter N-H
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Thanks so much for the hard work you've done on the walks Peter. I'd love a copy. We leave for China next week.
images@cinci.rr.com
Looking forward to seeing your great efforts, Peter. Traveling in China for a month in September so please put me on the list: Kairho at gmail dot com
xie xie from msloanhowitt at gmail dot com
Peter - I look forward to receiving a copy of your info on the walks. dgunbug at aol dot com
Thanks - not sure when I'll be back to Beijing, but please send to kmwilhelm at ekit dot com.
We're going to Beijing in September. Please send your walks commentary to:
gpanda52@aol.com
Thank you.
ahh it's one of my main goals when I visit in the Fall. please include me in your mailing list, thanks. felicetwo at gmail dot com
perfect timing. thank you Peter!
smartinq at yahoo dot com
(the letter after smartin is a Q)
Thanks for sending it Peter! We just printed it in PDF booklet form so it's easy to bring with us to China next week.
Yes, thanks for sending it, Peter. Hopefully I'll need it before too long!
I am headed to Beijing in July and would love a copy. Please email to tcristo@aol.com
I too would love a copy. Many thanks!
t72tandy at yahoo dot com
Would love to receive a copy of the walks Peter, my sister and I are going there in July sandigm at optusnet com au
I would love a copy as well. We are leaving a week today so the timing is fantastic.
my email is
averkade at gmail dot com
Thank you, Peter. We received our copy and it is excellent. Even though it is a draft it is fascinating reading and very comprehensive. Thanks so much for offering this to the Fodorite community.
Alison
Peter, I have not yet received my copy of your walks. Please send to:
gpanda52@aol.com
Thanks.
Done up to here.
Thanks in advance Peter for sending me a copy of the hutong walks. Email is fowler at chello dot nl
awesome! gotta hop on this hutong experience
ethan26 at gmail dot com
Peter:
Thank you for all your time and effort. I'd like a copy. I hope to visit again before urban "renewal" eliminates these neighborhoods entirely.
nwheller@columbus.rr.com
Peter-please send me your walks info:
gpanda52@aol.com
This is my third attempt. Your kindness would be appreciated.
Please send me a copy. jacqui43128@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Please send me a copy. victor.river73@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Please send me a copy - wmo78@yahoo.com
Thanks
hello
I am visiting China soon and wooul dlove to read your walk through the hutongs.
please end me a copy
monboyd@hotmail.com
Peter - I am visiting China next month and I look forward to receiving a copy of your info on the hutong walks.
drs661 at gmail dot com
Hi Peter, please give me a copy of the walks. Thank you very much
clt_88@yahoo.com
Hi please send me a copy. Thanks so much.
clt_88@yahoo.com
We'll be in Bejing this summer and would love to receive a copy of your hutong work.
lacpham@yahoo.com
Hi Peter, I would also like to receive a copy. Thank you!
ktran_canada at hotmail dot com
Love your commentary and look forward to your ideas for seeing Beijing. Please send it to jim1947long at hotmail dot com
Has anyone actually received a copy of these walks? Three attempts have failed.
Please note that as I have to go overseas next week further responses to requests for the walks notes may be delayed until after June 3. But I'll deal with any received between now and then as quickly as I can after that.
Peter N-H
Peter,
I have just started "lurking" on this board as we are planning a trip to China and Vietnam in the September/October time frame. You always have very informative responses and are most helpful to those you have questions. Thank you!
Please send me the Huton Walks to
haskinskj at aol dot com
And thanks for the tip on software that mines email addresses. I would never have known that.
Hi Peter,
I would love to have a copy too, many thanks for your kindness.
troys at bigpond dot net dot au
Dear Peter,
I'd love a copy too.
Thanks so much.
segala at netvision dot net dot il
Hi Peter,
I'd like a copy of the New Beijing Hutong Walks as well. rweiser at hotmail dot com.
Thank you so much in advance!
Peter, if you can share your Beijing Hutong walks with me, please send it to russellrussell2000 at hotmail dot com. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!
Many thanks for putting in the time and effort, Peter. Really appreciated the email.
Hello,
Please send walk information. Thanks franchasen@msn.com
Hi Peter
Please send me a copy of your hutong walk.
r_mary at telstra dot com
Thanks
MaLi
I, too, would love a copy--we are leaving for China in one week and are very excited. Email is flaggfamily@hotmail.com. Thank you very much.
After reading various reports I am thinking of going to China as well one of these days. I'd be pleased to receive a copy also -
marab1 at hotmail dot com
That is a number one after the b......
Thanks in advance!
Hi Peter,
We are traveling to China next month and would love a copy of your walks.
Thanks email me at: heather at jas0n dot com
(the "o" in Jason is a zero)
Hi Peter,
Thank you so much for offering to share info....I would love a copy of the walks as we are going to China in a few weeks. My email is angela_murdock at hotmail dot com
Hi What is "dirt market"? Where can I get a good footmassage in beijing?
Thanks in Advance.
I would love a copy of your walks. Son and I are planning a trip for the end of Oct. Many thanks!! CarolynFisk@att.net
Thanks for your hard work. I would love a copy. We're leaving in 11 days. Please send to avalon7300 at comcast dot net.
I would love a copy as well
steven_lee_hill@hotmail.com
Thanks!
We will be traveling to China the month of September and would love a copy of your walks.
stevedawnk at charter dot net
Thank You
Please forward a copy to me as well...
neilinamsterdam at hotmail dot com
would love a copy!
jennieL6 at aol dot com
i would like to get a copy.
kindly send to ladybug.info at yahoo dot com
thanks a lot
Please add me to your list:
shyboy1133 at hotmail.com
I'm planning to be in Beijing late this summer. Please send a copy to courtej@hotmail.com
I would also love a copy of that report. We are leaving for China in a couple weeks and hope to spend a bit of time meandering in Beijing! Thanks! Ellen email= ejkregel at sbcglobal dot net
We will be travelling to Beijing in July. Please send a copy to
duncanliza at yahoo dot ca
We will be leaving for Beijing in August and would love to have a copy of the walks. Please send a copy to Diane at diane underscore westerfield at kindermorgan dot com. Thank you!
Hello Peter, I got a copy of your walking tour and Cadogan book 6 years ago but couldnt make it to Beijing because of SARS. Would love to have an updated copy for my family's visit next month! Many thanks! munshi51@yahoo.com
You are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom on this site! thanks timmysee at netzero dot net
I will be traveling to Beijing in July, and would love a copy.
Please send to
mujenny at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
Traveling to Beijing in October and wanted to visit hutong. Would really appreciate a copy. Thank you.
I am going in August, please send me a copy, thank you! cfalurker at gmail dot com
Hi Peter
Off for a second time to China.
Would like very much to follow your guide.
Thank you
Todd
tbalfanz at yahoo dot com
I, too, would love a copy of your walks. Thanks so much.
robbiegreen@charter.net
Would love a copy, as we depart next week for China. Boomr at earthlink dot net thanks you!
please send me a copy as well, I look forward to it.
Thank You,
RNMAX at AOL dot com
Please send me a copy:
gsdpublic at comcast dot net
You are always so helpful on this board and I appreciate your efforts.
Thank you!
Would love to have a copy. Thanks for your hard work...
vgerassimova at gmail dot com
Peter,
While considering a group tour of China, I bought a copy of Frommer's 2005 edition and was amazed that you strongly suggested people should consider traveling independently through China
We had no idea then that my husband and I would now be in our third year teaching English in Guangzhou and can heartily endorse your recommendation.
So, yes, please send us a copy of your Hutong walk. We were barely two months here when we joined a most unsatisfactory Chinese tour of Beijing and would like to return on our own
Thank you,
Claire O'Reilly
oreilly.claire@gmail.com
Peter,
I will be in Beijing soon (July 15) and would love a copy of your new Hutong Walks......
kidcomo@gmail.com
thanks,
Gail
Hi, please send me a copy. I am nfederman at aol dot com. thank you!!
Hi Peter,
I will be in Beijing in late August.
Please send a copy to..
shanekez at hotmail dot com
I have printed out your very informative Hutong Walking Tour and more...I am getting ready for my next exciting adventure, July 31!! First a surgical mission in Chengde for 2 weeks (cleft lip and palet) then solo travel thru China. Thank you so much Peter..... Max
I'm travelling extensively over the next couple of months and will likely not see this site very often. I will, however, reply as quickly as I can to any requests, so please, if there's a delay, don't think I've abandoned this thread.
Peter N-H
Thanks for my copy Peter. I am looking forward to using it in late August.
Hi Peter,
This is my first time on fodor's and I'm finding it valuable in helping my daughter plan her solo trip to China in August.
I would love to be added to your list to receive the Hutong Walking Tours in Beijing. She'll be alone there for a few days and she'd like to have a 'real' experience on this journey rather than a 'tourist' experience.
goldmg at rogers dot com
Thanks!
Also, she's going to Japan on her own for 2 weeks in September after China. Any advice?
Hi, We are leaving next week for Beijing, love to have your walk. Rbartner@yahoo.com. Thanks
We will be there late August and would love a copy. Thank you for your offer.
Please send to beachgirlSFK@mac.com
Hi Peter,
I'd appreciate receiving a copy, thanks for the offer
lhwil@aol.com
Please send me a copy too.

clarissegromann at gmail dot com
thanks in advance!
Thank you, Peter, for taking the time to send it.
This is very generous of you...I would love to be included in your emailings: Emily at emhuskey@gmail.com
THANKS
Also, I am planning a 14-day trip: Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu, Jiuzhaiguo and Beijing. IF you have any advice on timeline for each city and/or hostel/hotel accomodations please let me know - I have not purchased domestic plane tickets yet and I'm teaching English at HUST in Wuhan. I leave for my 2-week trip on July 25th.
Thanks
Hi Peter,
Please add me to the list.
ggcushman@hotmail.com
Thank you Peter, I'd love to get it. Will be in Beijing in Sept.
anastassia21@list.ru
Peter,
Would very much enjoy a copy.
Nywoman@dot.gmail.dotcom
Thank you!
Peter-- live in Beijing and would LOVE a copy. I'm tired of walking aimlessly and not fully knowing what I'm looking at! I was able to find walking tour info for the concessions in Shanghai, and it was one of my most memorable times there.
joyewagner2001 at yahoo dot com
Thank you so very much.
Please send me the walks at wdpflaum at gmail dot com
Thanks very much.
Could you please send me the walks? I am at obstfeld@gmail.com. Thank you!
Dear Peter,
Perhaps I entered my e-mail weirdly. I would very much like a copy for my return visit to Beijing.
Nywoman@gmail.com
Thanks in advance
please send a copy to brollend at yahoo dot com
thanks
I'm away on an extended trip to South Africa at the moment, so my responses may be a little slow, I'm sorry. But I'll respond to all requests as soon as I can.
Peter N-H
Thank you for the copy. Emjoy S.A.
info at approachguides dot com
Thanks Peter!
Hi Peter,
Please add me to the list - pook1@usa.net
Hi Peter,
Please send me a copy to the walks. I am at ajducci@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Peter, we're going to Beijing in November. I look forward to receiving a copy of your info on the walks. I am at g_arkady@yahoo.com.
Somehow my e-mail has not been picke up properly by the system (it's skipped g_), I'll try one more time.
g_arkady@yahoo.com
My husband and I will be spending 2 nights in Dalian & 8 nights in Beijing in September. I would LOVE to have a copy of the walks & maps. Thank you! Please send the .pdf file to pamtibbs at ti dot com
Peter,
So nice of you to put in this effort for us. My daughter and granddaughter are visiting me in Beijing and love to walk. I would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly forward your hutong walks and maps. I gather it's a .pdf file. Sent to fred.smid at contractor.conocophillips dot com. thanks in advance.
Dear Peter,
You really are generous, offering to share your experience with other travellers.
I will travel to China for the first time in September, and so would really appreciate receiving the file.
Thanks,
Ruth
ruth.ophir7@gmail.com
Dear Peter,
Since yesterday I'm trying to post the reply & the system doesn take my e-mail address correctly.
I would really appreciate receiving the information. I'm at:
larisa1104@yahoo.com
Peter,
I tooo would love a copy of your hutong walks. There aren't as many as when I first went to Beijing in 1978, but I am looking forward to seeing them with your guide on my next visit.
Please send to aebailey00 at ihug dot com dot au.
Thanks in anticipation
Adi
I would like to receive a copy of your hutong walks. Planning a trip for later this year or early next. Please send to jennifercohrt at hotmail dot com
Thanks!
Thanks in advance Peter for sending me a copy of the hutong walks. Email is ester.barz@gmail.com
Reminder: I'm away on business for six weeks at the moment, so responses are a little slow. I will get round to responding to requests as quickly as I can.
Peter N-H
When you get back, I'd appreciate a copy, too. Email is nkopp100@verizon.net. Thanks.
Peter,I would love to receive a copy of your walks. I am planning a trip for later next year. Thank you for your hard work. ebarbarajo at verizon dot net.
I'm off to Beijing on September 9 and would love your map. thank you for your generosity sharing your knowledge!
maureenpp26 at hotmail dot com
Peter, thanks in advance for all your effort to compile the "walks" and to educate tourists on independent travel. Please send a copy of "walks" schatzi08 at go2 dot pl
Peter, Thank you for all your helpful information. I would appreciate a copy of the walks for our trip next year.
ccthomp@aol.com
Peter, In a message of July 23 asking you to send the Beijing walk I put an incorrect email address. The correct address is
wdpflaum1 at gmail dot com
Thank you
Peter
I'm going to China in a few weeks , I'd love a copy
jonathand51@yahoo.com
Peter,
I would love a copy of your walks. Thank you very much.
clee at rogers dot com
Peter,
I would love a copy as well. Thanks! jhanham at yahoo dot com
I would like a copy: ff (at) emeybee (dot) com
Peter, thank you for your effort. I would love a copy. Please email to klimcaoco2 at yahoo dot com
Peter, we would really appareciate a copy of your hutong walks for our trip to Beijing this September. Thank you in advance for forwarding a copy and also for all your time and helpful advice on this website. Please send email to beverly underscore jane at hotmail dot com
Hi Peter! great piece of info. We're going to Beijing next week and I'm really interested in the hutong walks copy, could you pls send it to me? goretxu@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!!!
I'm still away, so responses are still sluggish, I'm sorry. But I do deal with requests as soon as I can get to them, and will be speeding up again soon.
Peter N-H
Hi,
Can you please send me a copy?
skiv_nj at yahoo dot com.
Thanks!
Hi Peter,
I would be very interested in receiving a copy of the hutong walks. Could you send me one as well?
fizzybubbler at icqmail dot com
Thanks a lot!
hello,
your hutong walk doc sounds very interesting, thanks for compiling and the generous distribution. many thanks in advance
contact is
lluis.vinagre at gmail dot com
Peter, please send me a copy too! Thanks.
winnieszeto at yahoo dot com
I'd like to have a copy. Many thanks in advance!
antjehecker at yahoo dot de
Hi Peter,
Could I also have a copy?
Thanks a lot!
Forgot to add markc_999 at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
Thanks for your generosity in doing this. It obviously has helped a lot of travelers. Please add me to your list when you have time.
Cheers!
laurie_van at telus dot net
Hi Peter,
Please add me to the list. Thanks much, and there's no hurry!
joe.fish.a at gmail.com
Hi Peter
I never got the original request. Can you forward to me as i am heading over this Oct again for work.
siobhanp14@yahoo.com
Cheers
S
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your invaluable advice on this website.
We arrive in Beijing on Friday, Sep 12th. Please send the trip info to cwmuigai@yahoo.com - cwmuigai at yahoo dot com.
Best Regards!
Thanking you in advance for your hutong walk guide.
Please send to:
anncrieger at hotmail dot com
Peter, would you mind sending this to me? kpwatt@aol.com
Many thanks!
Katherine
Can you please email me the info to: nana2tonio at yahoo dot com. Thank you!
Hi Peter,
Can you please share the info with me, my email is johanquintana@yahoo.com
Regards
Johan
Could you pls share the info with me as well?
youbenshi@hotmail.com
Cheers,
Tony
Hi Peter,
Our trip is still a year away--we plan to visit Shanghai for the 2010 world expo, most likely in October, and we will travel to Beijing while we are in China. Please send the info to eejay at earthlink dot net.
Thanks,
Linda
Hi, Peter. I am planning trip to China and will really appreciate the walks description. Mike at csdmxp@yahoo.com
Hi Peter, I would love a copy of your hutong walks. My husband, daughter and I will be heading to Beijing in a couple of weeks and have decided to do it ourselves rather than hire a guide. I'm sure your hutong info will help make our time in Beijing a hit. My email address is: chenglindsay at yahoo dot ca
Thanks!
Leaving on Friday the 26th - golfergirl177@hotmail dot com. Thank you so much.
Hi Peter,
Thanks for kindly offering a copy of your hutong walks. I am leaving for Beijing tomorrow morning.
allen@eddies dot com
Thanks!
thank you for this option! I would love a copy - leaving within a week
thank you
oh, i forgot...
krepki(at)gmail dot com
I just referenced the Hutong walks to you a moment ago before I saw this post. Please send to me at musicgal@msn.com--Thanks so much for your great work and responsiveness.
Please send me a copy, would love to do this walk ourselves. Many thanks
lzzl25(at)aol.com
Please send to special@wbabich.us
Thank you for sharing your expertise!
would love a copy:
dledonne@comcast.net
i used your earlier version when in beijing in 2004 and it was wonderful. thanks again
would love a copy also; thanks for taking the time to do this, your generosity is much appreciated!
minaantares "at" hotmail dotcom
So many demands on you - I reluctantly add mine as I will be there in Oct and have been searching for just this info. - Thanks you. yybrava@hotmail.com
I will be in Beijing in December and would love a copy of your walks to lori3dogs at yahoo dot com account. THANKS
This sounds very helpful, could you please send me a copy of your walks document to:
darinbaur at gmail dot com
Many thanks
peter Will be in beiging in novembet staying in the hutong distric could you please send me a copy of your walks many thanks p_macdonald@shaw.ca
if you have the time, i would love to get a copy. going to china with my family at the end of next week!
ilana dot feldman01 at gmail dot com
Peter..great job also give me a copy I am leaving for Beijing in November....chinaman@lava.net
oops Peter..copy goes to ....chinaman at lava dot net...
The hutongs are disappearing. I would love to get a copy of your itinerary for my Jan trip to Beijing. Thanks in advance.
Please forward to david dot yyz at gmail Cheers
Dear Peter
Hope all is well. Can I get a copy of this too? Unfortunately my boyfriend being the last minute chap he is has left it until 3 hours before departure to ask me to send you this request... hopefully you'll see this soon. Many thanks in advance. email address is howaiteng at yahoo dot com.
Hi Peter,
Please can you send me a copy too?
johnnproud at aol dot com
Many thanks
Hi Peter,
Could I please get a copy of your Hutong Walks guide? I'm planning my 1st trip to China in the spribg of '10. Thanks again...
ixtlan311 at yahoo dot com
Thanks in advance. jhbryan1 at aol dot com
Hello Peter,
I'll be traveling to Beijing this month and would love to have a copy of your guide. Thanks in advance for the information....
pcmscontract at hotmail dot com
Please send a copy. We used your info during our visit in 2007 and would love the latest version.
Thanks in advance.
info@leightravelclub.com
Hi Peter - may i have a copy of your masterpiece, as my GPS tools on this Thursday walk.
Thanks *0*
line_elle at hotmail dot com
Hi Peter,
Could you please forward a copy to me? Thank you very much!
freeman.alexa@gmail.com
Could you please forward a copy to me? Thank you very much!
northface1234@hotmail.com
thanks
Peter,
I would also appreciate a copy: beverly dot amer at nau dot edu
Thanks!!
Peter,
It will be great to have a copy. My address is zilarem@gmail.com
THANKS!~~~
Would love a copy. hollis141 at aol dot com
Will be in China Sept 2010.
Thanks.