Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month agoShow Less IconThe hidden life in Beijing’s hutongs The retired pair pay just 440 yuan a year in rent as Beijing’s hutongs face gentrification and tourism pressure.Summary by Sydney Morning HeraldIn Beijing’s old hutong districts, residents such as Ma Peizeng and his wife have built modest lives in tiny spaces, sharing communal courtyards and public bathrooms with their neighbours, as the city has gentrified around them.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft2CenterRightSearch IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The AgeLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThe hidden life in Beijing’s hutongsIn Beijing’s old hutong districts, residents such as Ma Peizeng and his wife have built modest lives in tiny spaces, sharing communal courtyards and public bathrooms with their neighbours, as the city has gentrified around them.1 month ago·Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated1 month agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 1 month ago on Saturday, April 11, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsGentrification Plus IconHousing Plus IconChina Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsGentrification Plus IconHousing Plus IconChina Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All