In Old Beijing, a part of China's capital city, there are ancient hu-tong alleyways. Way back in the 13th century, they were utilitarian alleyways that helped Beijing function. These already narrow alleys in turn branched off into even narrower paths,. Like veins and arteries, forking into capillaries.
We’re kicking off the new year at 99pi with a fresh installment of mini-stories, including: what lies at the intersection of a street and a road; the most unlikely of theme parks; and the evolution of ancient alleyways in Beijing, China.
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