The word “hutong” comes from Mongolian, meaning a place with a water well. Among hutongs, the vicissitudes of life can be experienced. Hutong culture is a historical accumulation, boasting rich Chinese traditions, and is also a precious memory that cannot be replicated or replaced. Nowadays, more and more old hutongs in Shenyang are to be upgraded and renovated. Let’s take a closer look at these Shenyang’s old hutongs again, to truly feel their past and present.