Siheyuan: Back to Old Beijing

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the old locust tree in the courtyard, dappling the path paved with blue-gray flagstones. In the courtyard, children's laughter mingles with the sound of Peking opera from an old-fashioned radio, bringing a touch of life to this ancient compound. Zhang Chen, a young man fresh out of college, moves into this courtyard deep in the hutongs, drawn by his longing for old Beijing culture.

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