Then French president Charles de Gaulle announced the country's recognition of the People's Republic of China half a century ago, opening the door for diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Visitors enjoy art pieces at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, January 24, 2014.
Hutong refers to lanes and alleys between the Siheyuan (courtyard with buildings on four sides) residences in Beijing, spreading over every corner of the old city.
Bada Hutong, which literally means the "eight great" hutongs, consists of Baishun, Yanzhi, Hanjia, Shaaxixiang, Shitou, Wangguangfuxiejie, Zhujia, Lishamao and several other hutongs.
Located in northwest Dongcheng district, Ju'er Hutong is bordered by Jiaodaokou South Road to the east and Nanluoguxiang to the west.
Next to Tian'anmen and Qianmen, Xijiaominxiang is located in the southern part of Xicheng district. Winding about 1,000 meters long and 10 meters wide, Xijiaominxiang is larger than the average hutong and has a unique history.
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