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 before dropping well down the list again, to the point where I ceased to visit this site. But in the last few months requests have picked up again, although some have pointed out (quite rightly) that they expect much change between 2002 and 2006.

But I walked the same routes again in mid-December 2005, and I've now added further notes on changes discovered, and added extensions to the walks, too. It's now a rather untidy account, but that untidiness gives away something of the massive changes overwhelming the city in the last few years, and which by the 2008 Olympics will see most of the city's traditional housing destoyed.

For now, though, these walks are still walkable, and I'm happy to offer the revised file to anyone who posts a request here, along (as people tend to forget) with an email address to which I can send it.

With best wishes to all China travellers,

Peter N-H

Dear Peter,

Would you kindly send me your updated hutong tour?

email: marybran at gmail dot com

Many thanks for sharing!

My sister and I are going to China next May and I'd love a copy of your walks.
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tks,
Karen

I'd love to have your updated account. I used your previous one during my 2004 visit, it was so helpful.
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I have the walks as you posted them in 2001 on Oriental-List as well as various subsequent comments by you and others through about July of last year. If you have updated the walks since then, I would very much like them. Please send to Mediatorr at Yahoo dot com.
Thank you.

Peter,
My husband and I are visiting Beijing in 2 weeks. We would love to have a copyof your Hutong walks. Please email it to: [email protected]

Thanks!

I'd also like a copy please. [email protected]

Hi Peter,
I'm off to China Oct 3, for 24 days. I would appreciate a copy of your Hutong Walks.

Email: [email protected]

Many thanks,

Hank

Peter,
As I'll be with a tour group, I don't know if I'll have time, but I'd love a copy to look over in the event I get some free time. Thank you!

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Peter,
I am off to China mid oct. Would also love to have a copy.
Thanks for sharing!

All done up to here. Please remember to include your email address when requesting the walking notes.

Yes, please send me your hutong walks. We are leaving for China in less than 4 weeks (not on a tour) and that is one thing that we would like to do.

email address is : mwalton at cogeco dot ca

Yes I would like a copy please

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We are leaving for Beijing and 16 dy Princess Saphire cruise in mid October. Would appreciate a copy. Thanks

PeterN: I forgot to include my email address - [email protected]
rgds
mookieman

I would like a copy please.

Email: gordonhurst131 at yahoo dot com

Many thanks!

Peter, I would like to request a copy as well jphinc at grandecom dot net Many thanks!

peter,would also like to request a copy of your walks
email [email protected]

thankyou

All done up to here. Please remember to mention your email address when requesting copies of the walk notes.

Peter N-H

Hey Peter;
Count me in with the rest of them. I would LOVE a copy of the walks.
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Thank you