Renovation revitalizes Beijing's hutongs

Hutongs are narrow lanes lined by siheyuan courtyard residences. As a unique part of Beijing's culture, they stand as witnesses to the history of the city, and China, too. Is maintaining them as historical relics the only way to preserve the hutongs? Can they be restored to meet modern needs, and if so, how? Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama will share his insights. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvn... Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Follow us on: Website: https://www.cgtn.com/ Facebook:   / chinaglobaltvnetwork   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn/?hl=zh-cn Twitter:   / cgtnofficial   Pinterest:   / cgtnofficial   Tumblr:   / cctvnews   Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing Tiktok: https://m.tiktok.com/h5/share/usr/659... Douyin: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht...